There are at least nine communities in the Santi Asoke network.
These communities hold the same principle and philosophy, but each
community has its own characteristics due to the different environments
and circumstances. For example, Sisa Asoke community in
Sisaket province is well-known for its unique local Isaan cultural products.
Rachathani Asoke community in Ubon Rachathani is famous for
its fresh vegetation because it is located by the river Moon. Pathom
Asoke community in Nakhon Pathom is prominent in herbal products
because many herbs grow in the province. Lacking agricultural area,
the Santi Asoke community in Bangkok has excellent communication
and trade, and has become the trade center for the community
network. Bun (merit) and mutual support, not profit, are the main concern
of the activities at Santi Asoke. Being outside of the Thai Sangha
Hierarchy, Santi Asoke is one of the most rapidly expanding Buddhist
movements in Thailand