Abstract:
The objective of this study is to study the performance of Chonburi Province Sangka
justice process and to propose better solutions to the problems. This study is the qualitative
research using indepth interview from key informants the high-rank monks, the police monks
(Phra Vinayathikan) and seculars, and then analysed in methodological triangulation and finally
presented in descriptive and inductive analysis.
The result shows that the justice process is carried out according to the doctrine and
discipline of Dhamma-Vinaya (Law of the Sangka) and the national law. Theres the coordination
with the government officers in arresting and sending offenders after the religious punishment. In
the fieldwork, it is focused on persuasion and negation. The punishment is recorded and signed by
those involved. The problem found in this study is the confusion in interpretation of worldly fault
(Lokavajja). Moreover, the coordination seems to depend on the patronage system which may
lead to negative social opinion and embarrassing work. The solation for these problems is that the
justice system should be decentralized and have clear-cut in duty between the justice system and
the administrative work. In the participation, it is suggested to offer bilateral training between the
government officials and Phra Vinayathikan (Police monks). As for the responsibility, the police
monks are expected to have good interaction with the people in the community and be skilled
with good communication in order to make a good move.