Abstract:
The research objectives of this thesis are 1) to study the history of Buddhism including the Dhamma and Vinaya. and ecclesiastical laws related to the restriction of political rights of monks. 2) To study the theoretical principles of political human rights. Study constitutional law and other laws. and international law related to the restriction of political rights of monks 3) To analyze the role of Buddhism in politics from the past to the present, monastic law, constitutional law, and other laws related to limiting political rights of monks. Compare with the principles of human rights of monks. 4) To summarize the research results and propose guidelines for improving and amending human rights laws related to the monks.
The role of Buddhism and politics in the Buddha's time and Sukhothai are therefore in the same direction, that is, for the benefit of the masses. By applying the Dhamma teachings and good examples from the Buddha's time to the Sukhothai period. It is in a way that speaks to each other. Therefore there is governance in the manner of father ruling over children. that is, rule by righteousness.
The role of Buddhism and Thai politics in the Buddha's era Sukhothai era Therefore, there is a noticeable difference from the Ayutthaya period until the early Rattanakosin period. Especially during the reigns of King Rama III to King Rama V, which resulted in the Sangha's affairs inevitably being involved in politics. And what is clearly seen is the Phi Bun rebel group that has arisen in various cities with monks leading the idea of resisting state power. As a result, the precepts and morals of monks in this era are different from those of the Buddha era and the Sukhothai era, where the Buddhist Chakra division had the duty to give advice and give advice with Dhamma. For the benefit and benefit of the faith of the masses of people is important.
From the study of the role of monks from the time of the Buddha to the present in matters of rights and freedoms related to politics. And to be in line with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand 2017, Section 34 regarding the right to express opinions. It is a restriction on the voting rights of monks. Therefore, I would like to recommend that it be cancelled. With the election of members of the House of Representatives in 2018, Section 32 (1) is broken, which originally stated that
Section 69. Persons who have the following characteristics on election day: Being a person prohibited from exercising voting rights
(1) being a monk, novice, ascetic, or religious
(2) is in the process of having the right to vote revoked, regardless of whether the case has become final or not;
(3) Must be detained by court warrant or lawful order.
(4) Insanity or mental infirmity.
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Section 69. Persons who have the following characteristics on election day: Being a person prohibited from exercising voting rights
(1) is in the process of having the right to vote revoked, regardless of whether the case has become final or not;
(2) Must be detained by court warrant or lawful order.
(3) Insanity or mental infirmity.
In this regard, once Section 69 (1) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand 2017 has been lifted, monks will be able to play an advisory role or have a political guidance role that is appropriate for society in accordance with the constitutional law. Section 133 (3) which provides for not less than ten thousand eligible voters to submit their names to propose laws according to Chapter 3 Rights and Freedoms of the Thai People.