Democratic society according to the 12 values

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to present 1. To study democracy in Thai society.  2. To study democratic society according to the 12 values. 3. To propose guidelines for applying the 12 values ​​in order to promote democratic society according to the 12 values ​​in the present era.

Result had found that:

1. Democratic society found that the status of individuals in society Living together with others in society requires knowledge. Understanding of one's own status, role, rights, freedom, and duties to act as a good member and allow people in society to live together in peace. Therefore, one should have knowledge about 1) status, 2) role, 3) rights, 4) freedom, 5) duties.
2. Democratic society according to the 12 values, found that 1) The parties supporting the '12 values' were 64.44 percent, including: 1.1) Phra Maha Wutthichai Vajiramedhi (V. Vajiramedhi) saw that the 12 values ​​were consistent with the Dhamma principles. Because it is an ethics that should be adhered to and practiced. It is appropriate to restore these values ​​back to Thai society. 1.2) Ratthapong Bunyanuwat expressed his opinion that the divisions in Thai society over the past several years It is a result of having different ideas and values. Therefore, the 12 values ​​according to the NCPO policy are to instill awareness in the nation to truly understand Thainess. 1.3) Phra Brahma Dilok (Uean Hasadhammo) pointed out that Academic study alone is not enough to lead to a good person and a good society. But there must also be morality. Every sector must therefore work together. 2) The side that opposes the '12 values' such as 2.1) Suraphot Thaweesak commented that the 12 core values ​​of the NCPO policy are considered a set of good deeds that depend on and/or support authoritarian ideology which influences people to submit to the class system and various superstitions are tantamount to being dishonest to the basic principles of Buddhism itself. 2.2) Somkiat Tangkitwanit Points out that the determination of the 12 values ​​is a characteristic of the military government's habit of using power. But it is not open to criticism, so it is counter to learning in the modern world.
3. Guidelines for applying the 12 values ​​to promote a democratic society in the present era is to instill and develop the 12 core values ​​of Thai people in educational institutions. There are guidelines for practice: (1) arranging the atmosphere and environment (2) organizing activities (3) promoting and supporting in educational institutions
4. Knowledge from the study includes the RUAAEC Model, which consists of (1) R = Remembering (2) U = Understanding (3) A = Applying (4) A = Analysis (5) E = Evaluation (6) C = Creating.