The Problem Resolution on Vagrant Dogs by Buddhist Peaceful Means of the Temples in Bangkok Noi District, Bangkok Metropolis

Abstract

This thesis entitled “The Problem Resolution on Vagrant Dogs by Buddhist Peaceful Means of the Temples in Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Metropolis” was of the objectives; to study problems and recommend the ways to problem resolution on vagrant dogs by peaceful means of the temples in Bangkok Noi district, Bangkok metropolis. The methodology was qualitative with in-depth interviews yielding result as follow.

Vagrant dogs are those wondering and residing in the left places or buildings and community markets as well as temples and government offices or schools, etc. It was ever estimated that in Thailand there were about 1 million of vagrant dogs being, in Bangkok about 2.8 hundred thousand. These dogs cause disturbance to the public such as making places dirty of their scattered excrements, sources of epidemic infection diseases just like rabies. They also may make harm to the people to and for nearby. Result surveyed from the interview of chief monks numbering 12 out of 32 temples in Bangkok Noi district gave a report that there are now no more vagrant dogs in any temple except dogs and occasional home dogs resting within the temple. Problem resolution of vagrant dogs in the temple by Buddhist peaceful means could be classified into two models of measurements; i.e. (1) Wat Visessakarn Model as to care of dogs according to the Act on Provisions of Welfare and Prevention from Violent Treatment to Animals B.E. 2557 as Wat Visessakarn rendered; (2) Wat Nairong Model as to transfer temple’s dogs into another place for dogs residing as treated by Nairong Temple as an area safe from all dogs. All means are complied with the two main groups of Dhamma; firstly, the Four Holy Abiding, especially the first two of loving-kindness and compassion; and secondly the Four Bases of Sympathy, especially the first of gift or giving. Dealing with Buddhist peaceful means, Avihimsā non-violence or harmlessness. All these Buddha’s teachings lead to peace and happiness for the public as a whole.