RULES AND REGULATIONS
THE UNION OF THE SANGHAS IN OCEANIA
1. This organization is called “THE UNION OF THAI SANGHAS IN OCEANIA” is a non-profit organization.
(Non-profit Organization) that is not related to politics
2. Regulations are effective. From the 16th of August, 2020 onwards
3. The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania There is an English abbreviation that
“THE UNION OF THAI SANGHAS IN OCEANIA”
4. The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania It has the abbreviation in Thai as “สทอ” and the abbreviation in English as “UTO”.
5. The Union of Thai Sangkhas in Oceania There is a symbolic meaning that the word UNION is a triangle that represents unity of organizations that lead to the same goal. THAI DHAMMADUTA is a lotus flower in the middle that is blooming to honor Buddhism, which is the Dhammajak seal that floats prominently. OCEANIA is an iconic animal figure of Australia and New Zealand, including the kangaroo and the kiwi. Looks to help embrace and support the Thai Dhammaduta union. in propagating Buddhism
6. In this rules and regulation “UNION OF THAI DHAMMADUTA” means Thai Sanghas in Oceania.
“Committee” means the Executive Director of the Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania.
7. Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania has the following objectives
1) To lay down policies, promote, support, assist, correct or improve on the religious practice of the temple. and the Thai Sangha, other Sangha and the people of Oceania
2) To be a center for exchanging knowledge, opinions and coordination between the Thai Sangha, other Sangha and the people of Oceania
3) To be a center for exchanging knowledge, implementing, and coordinating between the Thai Sanghas in Oceania and the Sangha of Thailand
4) For cooperation and coordination with Buddhist organizations and other religious organizations
5) For cooperation and coordination with government agencies or private sectors in Oceania and other countries.
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
is under the supervision of
The Regulatory Office For Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus
Somdej Phra Maha Theerajahn
(Pasit Khemangkaro)
Abbot of Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangklararam
Members of the Supreme Sangha Council
President of The Regulatory Office For Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
UNION OF THAI SANGHAS IN OCEANIA
At the meeting of the Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania No. 6/2021 on May 22, 2021
By teleconference online via ZOOM application, the meeting resolved for members to hold positions in total of 15 persons as follows:
Chairman
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phra Kitti Sophonvides
Wat Buddha Samakkhee Christchurch New Zealand
Vice President
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phra Sudhamyanavides Vi.
Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Auckland, New Zealand
Vice President
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phra Maha Sitthivides
Wat Paknam, New Zealand
Vice President
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phra Kru Khampipanyavides
Wat Thai Melbourne Australia
secretary
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phra Sri Buddhivitdes
Wat Thai Buddharam Brisbane Australia
Deputy Secretary
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phrakru Samuh Sathit Thittadhammo
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Albury Australia
Deputy Secretary
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phrakhru Sri Khamphiravides
Wat Buddha Samakkhee Christchurch New Zealand
Deputy Secretary
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phrakhru Panyabuddhivides
Wat Buddha Samakkhee Botswana
Treasurer
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phra Krapalad Thongdaeng Visuddhayano
Wat Thai Bhavana Ballarat Australia
Assistant Treasurer
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phrakhru Sri Dhammavaraporn
Wat Chai Chumphon Chana Songkhram
Committee
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phrakhru Bhawanayanavides
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Melbourne Australia
Committee
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phrakhru Sri Buddhivides
Wat Buddha Samakkhee Christchurch New Zealand
Committee
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phra Palad Thong Katathipo
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Wellington New Zealand
Committee
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phra Maha Somkid Tikkhino
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Solomon
Committee
The Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
Phra Maha Boonrien Papongkara, Dr.
Wat Buddha Samakkhee Blenheim New Zealand
Appointment of the Board of Directors of the Union of Thai Sanghas in Oceania
It complies with regulations, Chapter 2, Article 8, on the Board of Directors of the Uinion of Thai Sangkhas in Oceania.
The meeting resolved unanimously. and report to the Office of Dhammaduta Supervision of Thai monks abroad.
to proceed without having to wait for the minutes of the meeting