Abstract
The purpose of this research article was to study impacts on missions and the roles of temples in the COVID-19 situation of the Sangha, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Mixed methods research was designed. Quantitative research using survey research method was conducted. Data were collected by using online questionnaires through google form tool from monks of 450 temples in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. For qualitative research, in-depth interview and online participatory observation were collected during April - May 2020. Results indicated that impacts on the mission of the Sangha in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province were shown (1) in respect of ceremonies and rituals temples cannot perform monastic religious and ceremonies under the anti-COVID-19 social distancing policy such as chanting, praying, receive food offerings. For related religion ceremonies such as ordination, weddings, death and general merit making that aiming for the spiritual support of Buddhists, cannot be carried out. (2) For impact on the administration of monastic affairs, online meeting was used for the administration and management. (3) Roles of the measure in the COVID-19 situation, the temple and the supreme rulers of the Sangha have implemented a policy to help society through setting up a restaurant during difficult times, distribute items, consumer goods, food, water and subsistence. At the national level, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Sangha distributed items to facilitate people. (4) Missionary mission by communicating patience, beliefs and principles for self-tolerance via online system which consisted of Facebook, YouTube, Zoom to stay at home to prevent COVID-19 with government agencies for achieving holistic results in managing COVID-19 prevention.
Highlights
In a research study on Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Thailand [1] that provided information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, it was found in Thailand since 13 January 2020, with Thailand being the first confirmed case outside the country
In the middle of March by spreading the infection in a large group that found many patients from Lumpini Boxing Stadium and entertainment venues from the Thonglor area one week later, the country found a situation of confirmed patients more than 100 people per day, causing the government to declare the state of emergency on March 26, 2020 and to prohibit leaving the housing during the night from 3 April 2020 onwards, and in a research paper on Clinical practice guideline for management of spinal fracture and spinal disease in the pandemic of COVID-19 [2]
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Summary
In a research study on Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Thailand [1] that provided information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, it was found in Thailand since 13 January 2020, with Thailand being the first confirmed case outside the country. The data reflected some of that "The spread of disease is rapid in many areas, posing a threat to people's well-being and damaging the global economy," or in the research "Balance of organizational well-being management" [3] reflecting to "policy setting establish measures to prevent and cope with the spread of the COVID-19 virus, including in the research paper "Coronavirus infectious disease-2019 (COVID-19): a case report, the first patient in Thailand and outside China." [4] that reflect information “... As a Chinese female tourist high fever was detected at 38.6 degrees
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