Buddhist Temple: the well-being space for the aged in Thailand

• Main Authors: Kwanchit Sasiwongsaroj, Saowapa Pornsiripongse, Yongyuth Burasith, Patcharin Ketjamnong, Nutarat Koosakulrat
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: space; Buddhist temple; well-being; elderly; Thailand; Journal for Population and Social Studies; วารสารประชากรและสังคม
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/3308
• Institution: Mahidol University

The world is experiencing an increase in the number of elderly people. This global trend is more advanced in western countries. However, many Asian countries are experiencing the same phenomenon, and within the next few decades, Asia will be the “oldest” region in the world. Adverse effects from...