Monk scoops 18 million baht in the National Lottery

[webfact]

Monk scoops 18 million baht in the National Lottery

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A Buddhist monk in Surin has won 18 million baht in the National Lottery draw held yesterday.

 

Phra Somthip Ananyo - or just plain Somthip Jaemsai - went to Jorm Phra police yesterday evening to register his claim.

 

He showed his three tickets, that were bought in the local market, to reporters.

 

He asked police not to reveal his temple's exact location and his address saying that would be dangerous.

 

He arrived at the police station with his father, relatives and other monks.

 

He said he would spend a proportion of his windfall on "making merit".

 

He plans to go to Bangkok to claim his fortune in the next few days.

 

Source: Thai Rath

 

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[bristolgeoff]

He will have so many new friends now.or he leaves the temple to hide

[Thailand]

 

 

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[AGareth2]

What is a monk doing gambling?

Surely that is against one of the Precepts?

Confiscate his tickets and distribute the money to the needy in the Tambon

[Thailand]

Just now, AGareth2 said:

What is a monk doing gambling?

Surely that is against one of the Precepts?

Confiscate his tickets and distribute the money to the needy in the Tambon

But he can make merit with some of the money to atone of course.   

[jak2002003]

Monks can gamble?  I thought they were supposed to not have anything to do with money?  Seems not very Buddhist, and setting a bad example to Buddhist followers.  

[bluesofa]

It's not gambling, that's illegal.

 

The government decreed the lottery isn't gambling, but a "game of chance", to justify it to raise money.

[Artisi]

23 minutes ago, Thailand said:

But he can make merit with some of the money to atone of course.   

As well as the normal "time-out" in a temple. 

[Misterwhisper]

Defrock him! He violated the most important precept every Buddhist monk in Thailand is required to observe at all times:

 

If you're so weak that you must succumb to vice, keep your mouth shut and your profile low.

[jak2002003]

Lets see if the Buddhist that were outraged about the farang having Buddha head on is garden wall will be as upset about this monk.  

[ezzra]

I guess that all his prayers were answers at last....

[anon789561]

it's a miracle. obtaining tickets and winning the lottery without handling money

[bluesofa]

3 minutes ago, ezzra said:

I guess that all his prayers were answers at last....

Not sure if he had been praying, or preying...

 

[colinneil]

Well that will be the end of him being a monk, no need to spend time conning folk.

Monks not supposed to handle money gamble , yet not 1 Thai will speak up against this.

They are to busy whining about Buddhist statues on a wall, pathetic, Buddhism here is just a joke.

[Kadilo]

He may not be officially gambling but questions will be asked around where he gets his money for lottery tickets and the morality around it. Rightly or wrongly it sends a negative message when they are continually asking for donations. 

[bluesofa]

1 minute ago, Kadilo said:

He may not be officially gambling but questions will be asked around where he gets his money for lottery tickets and the morality around it. Rightly or wrongly it sends a negative message when they are continually asking for donations. 

 

I saw this very apt quote in the Nation a couple of weeks back:

Never confuse monks with religion in Thailand

 

[Kadilo]

5 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

 

I saw this very apt quote in the Nation a couple of weeks back:

Never confuse monks with religion in Thailand

 

Yeah I get your point. I try and treat as I find and have been known to give to the local temple on various occasions whilst being generally a bit sceptical. This episode just gives the sceptics more ammunition when they come round with their begging bowl. 

[Oziex1]

What's with this registering his claim with the cops? 

Then asking them not to reveal his details, the RTP are the last people I would inform of such a windfall.  Although I am assuming there is some official reason for notifying them. 

[Kadilo]

Just now, Oziex1 said:

What's with this registering his claim with the cops? 

Then asking them not to reveal his details, the RTP are the last people I would inform of such a windfall.  Although I am assuming there is some official reason for notifying them. 

Protection money 555

[nausea]

Move over Buddha, Mammon rules, OK!

[Happyman58]

25 minutes ago, Kadilo said:

He may not be officially gambling but questions will be asked around where he gets his money for lottery tickets and the morality around it. Rightly or wrongly it sends a negative message when they are continually asking for donations. 

Next week they will be seeking donations for lottery(oops i mean for buddha)

[colinneil]

23 minutes ago, Oziex1 said:

What's with this registering his claim with the cops? 

Then asking them not to reveal his details, the RTP are the last people I would inform of such a windfall.  Although I am assuming there is some official reason for notifying them. 

 

You ask, why register his win with the police?

Apparently if you get a big win on the lottery in Thailand it has to be registered with the police.

[wgdanson]

53 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

It's not gambling, that's illegal.

 

The government decreed the lottery isn't gambling, but a "game of chance", to justify it to raise money.

Roulette, blackjack, and to a certain extent, poker all all games of chance.

 

[bluesofa]

4 minutes ago, wgdanson said:

Roulette, blackjack, and to a certain extent, poker all all games of chance.

 

Ha ha, absolutely! Not disagreeing with you there.

 

I was just quoting how the government defined the lottery to suit their needs. It must be part of "Thainess" that us ferangs can't comprehend.

 

[Oziex1]

4 minutes ago, colinneil said:

 

You ask, why register his win with the police?

Apparently if you get a big win on the lottery in Thailand it has to be registered with the police.

Thanks Col, any Idea what the registration fee is,  maybe pro rata?

[sanemax]

Red bull heirs can kill Policeman , and gambling monks

[Psimbo]

Man who should have no assets but his beliefs scoops lottery- 'monks' and hypocrisy yet again

[Psimbo]

2 minutes ago, sanemax said:

Red bull heirs can kill Policeman , and gambling monks

Yep- lets work Boy into every thread possible even though its completely irrelevant shall we!

[Thaiwrath]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

He said he would spend a proportion of his windfall on booze, birds, fast cars and yabba, the rest he'll just squander !  

 

 

[pigeonjake]

thatll be his robe hung up,, no more monk for him  lol