การอนุรักษ์โบราณสถานและโบราณวัตถุของวัดใหญ่โพหัก อำเภอบางแพ จังหวัดราชบุรี

         The objectives of this research were: (1) to study the level of conservation of ancient sites and antiquesof Yai Pho Hak Templeat Bang Pae District inRatchaburi Province; (2) tocompare the levels of conservation of ancient sites and antiquesof Yai Pho Hak Templeat Bang Pae District inRatchaburi Province based on personal factors; and (3) to study the problems, obstacles, and suggestions regarding the conservation of ancient sites and antiques of Yai Pho Hak Templeat Bang Pae District inRatchaburi Province. The study employed a mixed-methods research design. For the quantitative research, data were collected via questionnaires from 386 residents in the area of Yai Pho Hak Temple. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Hypotheses were tested using F-test and One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). For the qualitative research, the study used documentary analysis and interviews with 9key informants. The data were analyzed using contextual content analysis technique.

The findings of this research were as follows:

        1. The overall level of conservation of ancient sites and antiques of Yai Pho Hak Templeat Bang Pae District inRatchaburi Province, was found to be at a high level (x= 3.70). When considering each aspect individually, the area with the highest mean was providing knowledge on the conservation of ancient sites and antiques to the public, which was at a high level (x= 3.85). This was followed by cooperation with government agencies in conservation of ancient sites and antiques, also at a high level (x= 3.64). The aspect with the lowest mean was the maintenance of ancient sites and antiques, which was at a high level (x= 3.61).

        2. The comparison of the conservation of ancient sites and antiques at Yai Pho Hak Temple, classified by personal factors, revealed that people with different genders, ages, levels of general education, and occupations showed no significant difference. However, people with different levels of income showed a statistically significant difference at the 0.01 level.

        3. Problems and obstacles, it was found that there was a lack of specialized knowledge in restoration and repair and deterioration occurred due to changing environmental conditions. Suggestions included: all relevant agencies must actively build a body of knowledge regarding proper restoration and there must be integrated cooperation to prevent damage caused by environmental changes using correct, stable, and durable methods to ensure the long-term conservation of ancient sites and antiques.