Bangkok: The Ministry of Culture joins forces with the Ministry of Education and the National Buddhism Propagation Commission to restore the faith of Buddhists, promoting 'ReFaith Thailand' to connect culture and morality with the new generation.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Minister of Culture, revealed that the Cabinet resolution on July 15, 2025, assigned the Ministry of Culture, together with the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) and the Ministry of Education (MOE), to campaign for knowledge about correct Thai Buddhist culture, fostering understanding between laity and monks, and promoting Thai ways of thinking to maintain morality and principles of coexistence in Thai society.
It was reported that Mr. Prasop Riangngen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, along with Mr. Chaipol Suk-iem, Director-General of the Department of Religious Affairs, discussed with Mr. Suthep Kaengsanthia, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, and Mr. Inthaporn Chan-iem, Director of the National Office of Buddhism, to prepare for the integration of the 'Project to Restore Faith in Buddhism in the New Generation' under 'ReFaith Thailand'. This initiative aims to create new-generation leaders to restore faith in Buddhism through activities and learning processes that align with contemporary Thai society.
The main activities include forums for discussion and exchange between monks, youth, teachers, and communities at the local level. The use of modern Dharma media, accessible via social media, will meet the needs of the new generation. The project also promotes the role of development monks and new generation monks in spreading Dharma proactively, integrating Dharma principles into the education system, and campaigning for Buddhist morality and culture in families, communities, and society.
The Ministry of Culture, through the Ministry of Education, has set two sustainable approaches to restoring faith in Buddhism. In the urgent phase, the focus is on integrating religious persons, objects, ceremonies, and Dharma. The long-term approach involves honoring religious role models and developing curricula to produce religious heirs, along with promoting pilgrimage tourism and supporting religious ceremonies that align with Dharma principles.
Through these efforts, the Ministry hopes to ensure that Buddhism remains a spiritual foundation for Thai society, reaching the minds of the new generation and fostering a solid foundation for the future.