The politics of Thai Buddhism under the NCPO Junta / Katewadee Kulabkaew.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kulabkaew, Katewadee, author.

Series:

Trends in Southeast Asia ; 2019 no. 8.

Trends in Southeast Asia ; 2019 no. 8

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buddhism and politics--Thailand.

Buddhism and politics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (18 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, 2019.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

The past two decades have been a time of turmoil in Thailand's religious affairs. Disputes, debates and controversies concerning the administration of Buddhism, Thailand's national religion by tradition, have erupted more and more frequently. This chronic and unresolvable conflict originates from Thai Buddhists' inability to achieve a broad consensus on religious reform. Under the governance of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) junta that came to power in 2014, the fierce struggle concerning Buddhist reform seemed to subside. Upholding and protecting Buddhism might be a duty of traditional Thai rulers who desire for a source of political legitimacy, but the NCPO's decisive actions concerning Buddhist institutional reform were not merely reflected respect for this tradition, but were closely intertwined with the dynamic of contending forces in Thailand's long-troubled religious politics. Conflicts between the influential religious nationalists and the Thai Sangha convinced the military government of the need to act, for the sake of national security and political stability.

Contents:

Front matter

FOREWORD

The Politics of Thai Buddhism under the NCPO Junta

INTRODUCTION

PERPETUAL CRISIS: THE PROBLEMATIC STATE OF THAI BUDDHISM

FORCES INVOLVED IN BUDDHIST ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE NCPO

RELIGIOUS NATIONALISTS

THE SANGHA

THE NCPO AS UPHOLDER OF BUDDHISM?

CONCLUSION

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 27 Jan 2020).

ISBN:

9789814843744

9814843741

OCLC:

1136271150