LEGAL PROBLEMS IN RECOGNIZING THE STATUS OF Buddhist NUN FOLLOW TO THE SANGHA ACT B.E. 2505

Abstract

Abstract

        The objectives of this article are as follows: 1) To study the principles, concepts, theories, and factors related to the status of nuns according to the Sangha Act, B.E. 2505, amended B.E. 2535 2) To study legal problems affecting nuns not being recognized and 3) To analyze and recommend appropriate solutions to the problems that affect the refusal to recognize Buddhist nuns in Thailand. This research was a qualitative research. By studying information from reviewing documents both domestically and internationally from sources such as books.

         Research results: 1) The Sangha Act, B.E. 2505, amended B.E. 2535 The word nun does not appear. and there is no definition of the meaning of the word monk or determine the qualifications of a person wishing to become a monk In addition, there is no meaning of the word priest. 2) the fact that nuns do not have legal recognition of the status of being a monk affects the law including civil law, criminal law, and the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand Including related persons. 3) Suggestions should define the meaning of the word monks in the Sangha Act, B.E. 2505. Nuns would have the status of monks according to the law, which does not result in nuns being members of the Sangha according to the Sangha Act, B.E. 2505. In addition, giving the meaning of the word monk also helps interpret the meaning correctly according to the intent and does not affect the consideration of the word priest under other laws. specifies the word priest in different meanings which makes the enforcement of the law not in line with its intent.