Buddhism without a living Buddha: State management of religion in post-Bhumibol Thailand

This article examines Thailand’s religious attitudes under the government of Prayut Chan-o-cha in the post-Bhumibol era (2018-2019). The article argues that this government has provided justifications for state intervention in people’s religious lives. Field research was conducted in the Department...

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Authors: Ong, Ji In (Author) ; Seo, Myengkyo (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 2023
In: Journal for the study of religions and ideologies
Year: 2023, Volume: 22, Issue: 65, Pages: 104-117
Further subjects:B Buddhism
B Department of Religious Affairs
B State management of religion
B Thailand
B Sangha Act
B Constitution
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