..Tod Kratin..Wangnumkhao Sub Distict

Bandanlanhoi DistictSukhothai Province

Thailand

Title : Tod Kratin.Author : suba_13pim

(Pim Doungkaew)Advisors:Ms.Janson Konna, Mr.Kittipong Thaiwat, Mr.Akkachai Suriye, Mrs.Chisa Rakwanna, Ms.Jeerapha Tancharoen and Ms.Watchara Yaem-maak.

Background for Tod KratinThe Tod Kratin tradition is one of important Buddhist making merit ceremony of Ban Wang Nam Khao, which has been held from the past to present day.The Tod Kratin is one of the important which has been held annual years since Sukhothai period, so it should be conserve .

-To study about community and community culture of

Sukhothai and

Bandanlanhoi in topic of Tod Kratin, enables me to develop

an understanding of my place within my community and

conserve it.

-To compare my experience with my friends and leaner

aboard,specifically un my own community country.

-To use English in order to exchange information and

communicate effectively.

Objectives

Process: Sub District Customs and Tradition.(Tod Kratin.)Stage1 Study and research the tourist spots of to create the presentation (Power Point presentation, E-book or Flash) and post in http://cc.britishcouncil.org/studentdialogues/ School Projects/Better Community Better Life.

Stage2 Community culture investigation & survey in topic of Tod Kratin.

Stage3 Community cultural branding presentation(Sub District Customs) in topic of Tod Kratin.

Stage4 Post the cultural branding presentation in http://cc.britishcouncil.org/studentdialogues/ School Projects/Better Community Better Life to compare the experience with learner aboard

Stage5 Better Community and Better Life presentation and exhibition (at school or community).

Geographical Features ofWang Num Khao Sub district

Wangnumkhao sub district borders with the following provinces/districts/subdistricts:

North: Nakhunkai sub district Srisamrong district South: Bandan sub district Bandanlanhoi district East: Muengkao sub district, Wangtongdang sub district Meung sub district West: Talingchan sub district Bandanlanhoi district

There are 17 villages.

• Moo 1 : Klongsaket . The population 263.

• Moo 2 : Wangnumkao.The population 577.

• Moo 3 : Landoo. The population 181.

• Moo 4 : Wangkonpai. The population 282.

• Moo 5 : Heuykrai. The population 526.

• Moo 6 : Kogkeuiyyailong. Thepopulation 295.

• Moo 7 : Wangden. The population 205.

• Moo 8 : Wangpong. The population 216

• Moo 9 : Phutong. The population 464.

• Moo 10 : Namlad. The population 343.

• Moo 11 : Lantong. The population 347.

• Moo 12 : Nongbue. The population 225.

• Moo 13 : Kaokwang. The population 265.

• Moo 14 : khokaew. The population 157.

• Moo 15 : Phungeorn. The population 618.

• Moo 16 : Phongam. The population 567.

• Moo 17 : Heuykrai Tai The population 682

Wang Num Khao Sub district

Tod Kratin - lasts for 30 days, from Ok Phansa through to the full moon of the

twelfth lunar month . During this time most Buddhists take part in ceremonies, either

directly or indirectly . Robes and other necessities of temple life are offered ceremoniously to the monks on an

appointed day.

^..Tod Kratin..^

Each temple may hold a Tod Kratin ceremony once each year . Originally, in the time of the Lord Buddha, this ceremony was meant to teach monks humility and show them how to cut, sew, and dye the robes for themselves .The finished robes were then offered to the members of the company deemed most suitable . Today, however, the ritual has evolved dramatically into a grand celebration where hundreds and thousands of people join in the merit making . It is also an important occasion for the temple to raise funds.

^Tod Kratin^

Thank you..^