Beliefs and Image Construction of Somdej Chaophraya Borom Maha Sri Surywongse (Chuang Bunnak) from Personnel in Bansomdejchaophraya Rajabhat University

Abstract

This research aims to study beliefs and image construction of Somdej Chaophraya Borom Maha Sri Surywongse (Chuang Bunnak) from personnel in Bansomdejchaophraya Rajabhat University. The data were collected from the activities in  commemorative anniversary of his death’s event and the interviews from the university’s personnel, current students and alumni. The result of the study showed that there are 2 kinds of beliefs of Somdej Chaophraya Borom Maha Sri Surywongse (Chuang Bunnak); they are 1) Somdej Chaophraya Borom Maha Sri Surywongse is the sacred being of the university whom everyone respects. and 2) Somdej Chaophraya Borom Maha Sri Surywongse is a spiritual anchor for those who are being suffered to ask or pray for help. For the image construction, there are 3 kinds of image found which are 1) the image of sacred being who can grant wishes to people, 2) the image of father whom the personnel in Bansomdejchaophraya Rajabhat University respect, and 3) the image of important and glorified person. His good deeds and devotion make the personnel in Bansomdejchaophraya Rajabhat University respect and glorify him as an important person.