Bangkok, Ministry of Culture reveals poll results: Thai people want “Pray over the New Year” for good luck in your life at a temple near your home. Intend to reduce, stop, and stop vices. Ask for a New Year’s gift of good health. Studying-Work New generation people like to wish happy new year to their elders and friends. through Line-Facebook the most

Mr. Sermsak Phongpanich, Minister of Culture, revealed that the Ministry of Culture (Ministry of Culture) together with Suan Dusit Poll Suan Dusit University Survey the opinions of children, youth, and the public regarding the activities. “Praying for the New Year Welcoming the new era 2024′ from a nationwide sample of 13,100 people, covering every profession and every region. The results are summarized as follows:

Children, youth and the majority of the public, 60.40 percent, had participated in the activity. “Prayers over the New Year” and when asking about the interest of children, youth, and the public in participating in the activity This year’s “Prayers over the New Year” found 51.27 percent were not sure, depending on the opportunity to participate in the activity. “Prayers over the New Year” and 32.96 percent were interested in participating in the activity

When inquiring about interest in participating in activities Where do they “Pray over the New Year”? 60.08 percent pray over the New Year at important temples or religious places that hold activities in their own provinces. 38.92 percent at home. 29.40 percent pray over the New Year in an online format via the Facebook website. etc. 12.62 percent prayed over the new year at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan and 10.88 percent prayed over the new year at Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararam Ratchaworamahawihan.

Mr. Sermsak further said that when asked about the importance of organizing prayer activities across the year. 63.79 percent of respondents agreed that it was a good start to the new year. That is auspicious for life and family. 39.82 percent participated in activities with family to build relationships. 38.15 percent promoted morality, morality, and ethics of people in the nation. 38.11 percent promoted the use of religious principles closely linked to the way of life of Thai people. Even more, 33.63 percent is an incentive for people to reduce, abstain from vices during the New Year festival. As for those who children, youth and the public would like to invite to join in the New Year’s prayer activities, 66.53 percent were family, 13.22 percent were friends/colleagues, 8.25 percent were lovers, 7.21 percent were relatives, and 2.66 percent were celebrities/artists.

Mr. Sermsak further said that as for the activities that children, youth and the public intend to do on New Year’s Day, 58.44 percent make merit by giving alms to monks, 43.71 percent relax at home, and 42.83 percent ask for New Year’s blessings from adults. And when asked about wishing a happy new year to respected elders, teachers, or friends through which channel? 53.54 percent, Line (Line), 47.91 percent, Facebook (Facebook), 37.54 percent via social media. As for the gifts that they really want, the most 41.93% of respondents want their family members to have good physical health, 16.93% to study, pass exams, get good scores, 12.50% to advance in their careers. Got promoted promotion

The Minister of Culture said that the survey results asked for the opinions of children, youth and the public regarding the promotion of activities. “Praying for the New Year Welcoming the new era 2024′ of the Ministry of Culture, with suggestions to increase channels for publicizing activities. “Praying for the New Year Welcoming the new era 2024′ to let the public know the date, time, and location of the event. Integrating with other agencies such as the National Office of Buddhism Local government organizations, the private sector, etc. in order to organize grand annual prayer activities and cover all areas. Including adding channels for online prayer through various applications. To make it more convenient for those interested in participating in the activity.

In addition to organizing activities to pray over the new year to welcome the new era of 2024, the government or the Ministry of Culture should organize activities to make merit and give alms to monks. To join in continuing the good cultural traditions Participate in the maintenance of Buddhism Start something new and add prosperity to life Cultural performance activities such as Khon performances, folk performances Thai music performances, etc., to create happiness for the people on the occasion of the New Year festival. and join in conserving and perpetuating Thai arts and culture Cultural tourism activities To see or experience various forms of art and culture such as sculpture, painting, architecture, etc., so that people can experience the good way of life of Thailand.

However, the Ministry of Culture has used these suggestions to develop annual prayer activities to encourage Thai people to work together to preserve Buddhism and carry on good cultural traditions. Including driving soft power in festivals and tourism to support the government’s Thailand Creative Content Agency (THACCA) policy to promote job creation and income generation. Stimulate the country’s economy.

Source: Thai News Agency