The Management of Historical learning resource of Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram in Order to Prepared for Thailand 4.0

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to: 1) study historical leaning resources of Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangkalaram, and 2) propose guidelines to improve the management of Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangkalaram in accordance with Thailand 4.0 plan. This study was qualitative method employing in depth interviews with an interview form as a research instrument. Ten key informants included monks of Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangkalaram, researchers and executive officers.

The results of this research showed that: 1) historical learning resources of Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangkalaram were religious artifacts. Historical religious buildings, sculptures, mural paintings, architectural heritage were learning resources of Buddhism, literature, tradition and culture. Furthermore, 1,440 pieces of stone inscription demonstrated 6 groups of multi subjects. Massage texts and herbal medicine texts were outstanding and well-known, and 2) the guidelines to manage an educational learning resource of the temple were as follows: (1) set information services for visitors, (2) provide a suitable access system for visiting, (3) provide information on mobile apps for visitors (Application Map Watpho), (4) provide free Wi-Fi in all area, (5) provide online tickets for visitors and automated ticket machine, (6) provide informative IT service through QR code in different languages, (7) provide facilities and services for visitors with a disability,      (8) provide more points of drinking water service, (9) designate more area for cultural playground and classical Thai music, and (10) designate area for food and beverage.