Abstract
This qualitative investigation assesses the problems and conditions of space and environment management in nineteen temples of North-eastern Thailand. The results found that the current problems with management in the area are the ineffective division of space within the temple complex, the lack of systems to accommodate large influxes of people and the harm that overcrowding causes the temple environment. The research team outlined a method to combat these problems that consisted of temple space restructuring to make the grounds more suitable for large numbers of visitors, thus reducing strain on the environment. This was achieved by redistributing the land allocation and making the Phra Tat the most important feature of the temple, from which all other areas may be accessed. By ensuring that all visitors to the temple come into contact with the Phra Tat, this model will maximize the promotion of precious architectural and Buddhist heritage in Esan.
Highlights
In North-eastern Thailand, known colloquially as Esan, temples have held great importance as centres of the society and the community since their inheritance from Sri Lankan culture (Diskul, 1979)
The results found that the current problems with management in the area are the ineffective division of space within the temple complex, the lack of systems to accommodate large influxes of people and the harm that overcrowding causes the temple environment
This was a qualitative research that employed in-depth study, document analysis and field research to gather data relating to space and environment management of Buddhist temples and relics in the Esan region of Thailand
Summary
In North-eastern Thailand, known colloquially as Esan, temples have held great importance as centres of the society and the community since their inheritance from Sri Lankan culture (Diskul, 1979) They are places that have grown with religion through the ages and facilitated its transmission from generation to generation. This event led to a government policy change regarding the temples and the introduction of a protected registry for ancient monuments With this policy, Phra Tat Phanom was moved under the authority of the Provincial Governor so that no further damage could be done to the dignity and surrounding environment of the temple.
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