Worth and Value of “Mutelu” in Thailand that may affect the stability of Buddhism

Abstract

This article aims to present the results of the survey the economic value and value of Superstition in Thailand to predict the direction of the phenomenon of Superstition in Thailand. Because of Buddhism in practice in Thai society is not pure Buddhism that emphasizes the Dhamma that the Buddha taught. But it is Buddhism that harmoniously combines superstition with the way of life of the villagers. Sacred objects are created and create stories about related beliefs and rituals to stimulate the demand for consumption until creating enormous economic value. Some of which do not appear clearly in the revenue and tax system. But if pushed into a system, it can be used as a tool to push the soft power of the nation to help restore the economy to a more stable state by using the many resources that already exist in the way of beliefs of the Thai people. Because since the 1970s, the belief market growing and ingrained in Thai society no matter how society changes whether the economy is booming or in recession the business of Buddhist occultism has never been stagnant. The economic value of this matter can help restore national security. The value of Buddhist occultism is therefore useful as a tool of cultural soft power with unlimited growth potential. As long as humans still need mental stability and modern human behavior that cares more about oneself than others. Most people therefore cling to the objects of their beliefs rather than relying on fellow humans or the principles of religion. If modern society aims to use black magic for the benefit of the national economy it will affect the stability of Buddhism in the long run. Those with relevant duties should prepare to deal with problems arising from Buddhist superstition soft power knowingly and take action to spread the values of pure Buddhism. In order to create a balance in the values of religion so that it is correctly perceived by Buddhists in Thailand and to maintain the stability of Buddhism forever.