webfact Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Elephant attacks Rayong monk collecting alms By The Nation A monk making his alms rounds in Rayong’s Khao Chamao district was attacked by a wild elephant early Friday. Police said Phra Phanuwat Thanussaro, 24, of Wat Madua Tham suffered broken ribs when the elephant struck him with its trunk. He was taken to Khao Chamao Hospital. The attack occurred on a road near the village of Moo 2 in Tambon Khao Noi. The monk said the elephant came out of woods and attacked him so suddenly that he had no time to flee, and then just as suddenly returned to the forest. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30326137 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-09-08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Even the elephants have had enough of money grabbing monks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borzandy Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Poor elephant there will be sanctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Elephants are superior detectors of impending earthquakes and approaching con men it would appear :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobwolf Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 16 hours ago, colinneil said: Even the elephants have had enough of money grabbing monks. Just defending his wild bananas. Or did he enjoy a smoke before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I like the grey giants more and more with their attitude- this area isn't big enough for the both of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halloween Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 The temptation to tell him jokes would be irresistible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hey, have you heard the joke about a monk and an elephant collecting alms............ oh never mind. Hope the elephant is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Elephant attacks parasite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdome Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 On 9/8/2017 at 11:22 AM, colinneil said: Even the elephants have had enough of money grabbing monks. Wow, what a mean thing to say under the circumstances and totally against Thai culture. Of course, 'Luis-Vuitton-Jet-Setting-Monk' was shocking but this guy collecting food for the Wat? Hardly. But yeah, any misguided throwaway remark for a another reputation vote on TV. Think about what you put out into the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 6 hours ago, mrdome said: Wow, what a mean thing to say under the circumstances and totally against Thai culture. Of course, 'Luis-Vuitton-Jet-Setting-Monk' was shocking but this guy collecting food for the Wat? Hardly. But yeah, any misguided throwaway remark for a another reputation vote on TV. Think about what you put out into the world. Lets not forget what the money grabbing scheming monks do is against Thai culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuscious Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Buddhism and the Buddhist (Yellow) monks are a NATIONAL item and highly revered by the Thais. This elephant should be arrested with article #44 and brought in for "Attitude Adjustment"!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdome Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 On 9/10/2017 at 1:15 AM, colinneil said: Lets not forget what the money grabbing scheming monks do is against Thai culture. A violation of the monk vows, yes. However, how we react to that is still our choice and responsibility (and result). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YTP Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 On 9/9/2017 at 11:29 PM, mrdome said: Wow, what a mean thing to say under the circumstances and totally against Thai culture. Of course, 'Luis-Vuitton-Jet-Setting-Monk' was shocking but this guy collecting food for the Wat? Hardly. But yeah, any misguided throwaway remark for a another reputation vote on TV. Think about what you put out into the world. I agree. I don't have special regard for monks. People can choose to believe in whatever they want. To call this guy a parasite, money grabbing, etc. is a little far. From the article, he was just doing what he was supposed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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