การแก้ไขปัญหาสุนัขจรจัดโดยพุทธสันติวิธีของวัด ในเขตบางกอกน้อย กรุงเทพมหานคร

This thesis entitled “The Problem Resolution on Vagrant Dogs by Buddhist Peaceful Means of the Temples in Bangkok Noi District, Bangkok Metropolis” was of three objectives; (1) to study problems and the means of the resolution on vagrant dogs in general; (2) to study the problem resolution on vagrant dogs by peaceful means of the temples in Bangkok Noi District, Bangkok  Metropolis; and (3) to recommend the ways to problem resolution on vagrant dogs by peaceful means of the temples in Bangkok Noi District, Bangkok  Metropolis.

Research results are as followings;-

1.    Vagrant dogs are those of the restless 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 fro nearby. It is quite difficult for government sectors the Ministry of Public Health and Bangkok Metropolis to have got rid or controlled efficiently as vagrant dogs have been growing more and more by a year. At the same time, various people and groups who love and protect dogs have opposed to the officers as to pick up and transfer vagrant dogs to another place. Many problems of vagrant dogs are not solved due to a lack of personnel, budget, and extended permanent residences for these dogs. It might be solved by the National agenda. The rapid breeding growth of vagrant dogs is in advance beyond catching of government agencies. 

2.    Result surveyed from the interview of chief monks numbering 12 out of 32 temples in the area of 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. At least three temples have no dogs. Some of about 3 - 5 dogs are in the care of a monk in each temple. All can control their dogs except one, but having over 30 dogs could not control their dogs because of an old monk as owner obstructs catching. However, speaking in general, nearly all temples can manage and control their dogs in a good condition.  Any few problems arise.

3.    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. 

4.    The problem resolution on vagrant dogs managed by a group sample of Wats or temples within the area of Bangkok Noi District are applied with the two main groups of Dhamma; firstly the Four Holy Abidings, 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.