Bangkok:The Director-General of the Department of Religious Affairs is advancing with five policies aimed at integrating religious work into practice, emphasizing the promotion of morality and religious ceremonies for a sustainable and peaceful society.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jetsada Cheewavichvalakul, the newly appointed 46th Director-General of the Department of Religious Affairs, received congratulations from a delegation of MCOT (Modernine TV) on his appointment. He outlined the department's mission, which focuses on upholding the nation's core institutions, preserving religious ceremonies, strengthening interreligious relations, and promoting morality in Thai society.
The five main areas of operation include upholding the Monarchy and religious ceremonies, fostering harmony among followers of various religions such as Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Sikhism, instilling morality and ethics in children and youth, promoting morality through religious principles, and supporting community economics by leveraging religious and cultural capital. This initiative aims to create economic value through beliefs and faith.
Additionally, the department plans to enhance cooperation with the National Office of Buddhism to improve the efficiency of Buddhist missions. This includes integrating tasks and exchanging information while respecting the roles of each agency. The department also supports Ms. Sabida Thaiseth, Minister of Culture, in promoting culture as a strategic asset under the 5C+1 initiative, advancing Thai culture towards the international stage.