rooster59 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Monk out shopping for 'expensive foreign sausage" draws criticism Image: Sanook Pictures of a monk out shopping for expensive imported products caused Thais online to wonder about the appropriateness of holy men in robes going out to supermarkets. The pictures were posted on Facebook by a Rangsit university professor called Smith Tungkasmit who said he often saw monks at the store. This one casually selected some expensive foreign sausage before putting some equally dear grape juice and other items in his basket. Sanook said it was not a serious case of breaching Buddhist rules - a bit like a monk buying a coffee. But it didn't look good, they said, monks should just get alms from the public. Source: Sanook -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-01-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcula Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, rooster59 said: Sanook said it was not a serious case of breaching Buddhist rules Yeah, it was probably just cumberland, but it could've been wurst. Edited January 13, 2018 by Darcula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygreg44 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Farang Salami just too delicious for letting the chance pass . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USPatriot Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I took my wife to a temple in america for some thai holiday. I said they put all of the food in one container.. she said food has no taste to monks, i said why sid he get 3 jelly donuts then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: The pictures were posted on Facebook by a Rangsit university professor called Smith Tungkasmit who said he often saw monks at the store. Smith? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Tomorrow he will be going round the poor folk getting money from them that the can ill-afford to give so he can go and buy more expensive food. Then back at the temple he will throw food given by villagers to the temple dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borzandy Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 At least, now Thais know this monk is not Muslim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Can't blame him, really. Much more filling and satisfying than those titchy home-grown chipolatas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 17 minutes ago, Borzandy said: At least, now Thais know this monk is not Muslim. Why? Could have been beef or lamb sausages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 It's not only monks shopping for foreign sausage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Maybe he's shopping for a sick person? In that case the pic is defaming him and he shouldn't accept that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, Thian said: Maybe he's shopping for a sick person? In that case the pic is defaming him and he shouldn't accept that. Maybe, but then all sick people insist on expensive imported products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jip99 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, Artisi said: Maybe, but then all sick people insist on expensive imported products. I certainly would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Bluespunk said: Smith? Facebook name, perhaps, as that was where it was posted. Is Bluespunk your real name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 23 minutes ago, Artisi said: Maybe, but then all sick people insist on expensive imported products. Why shouldn't they, if they were paying for it but who said it was imported? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, Just Weird said: Facebook name, perhaps, as that was where it was posted. Is Bluespunk your real name? Smith? Facebook name? Creative dude. My username reflects my love of 2 powerful music genres. What does Smith reflect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Well, after reading news about monks fighting in the street, using illegal drugs and having sex with minors, this one looks pretty innocent to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttoPollmann Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Bluespunk said: Smith? Facebook name? Creative dude. My username reflects my love of 2 powerful music genres. What does Smith reflect? What does Smith reflect? Perhaps, he's the protector of the Matrix together with his buddies Jones and Brown. To be on the safe site, keep your mobile handy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 They are not even supposed to touch money or own anything other than robes and bowls, too many are hypocrites these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Dough Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Darcula said: Yeah, it was probably just cumberland, but it could've been wurst. You were too late for TWTWTW...otherwise you would have won post of the week hands down. Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Least he did not have his basket with him asking for it as a donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Dough Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Bluespunk said: Smith? Facebook name? Creative dude. My username reflects my love of 2 powerful music genres. What does Smith reflect? Oh I get it. I always thought your username reflected your love for a certain color, among other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Actually, anytime I see monks out 'shopping' I simply shake my head. If monks need to shop, then shed the robes and go shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Just Weird said: Facebook name, perhaps, as that was where it was posted. Is Bluespunk your real name? Exactly, Just Weird. Is 'Just Weird' your real name? Is it even your original name on here or was that 'gdgbb'? So many questions......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Thian said: Maybe he's shopping for a sick person? In that case the pic is defaming him and he shouldn't accept that. From the Buddhist Monastic Code: "If a bhikkhu engages in buying and selling with money (meaning whatever is used as money), it is [an offence of Confession with Forfeiture.]"(Nis. Paac. 19; Nv p.11) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Just Weird said: Why shouldn't they, if they were paying for it but who said it was imported? The article said, foreign sounds like inported to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Borzandy said: At least, now Thais know this monk is not Muslim. Was there ever any doubt? A Muslim wearing saffron robes would be offending Allah.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 7 hours ago, rooster59 said: Monk out shopping for 'foreign sausage" draws criticism Asked 'why', he replied: "Thais' sausages too small!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I assume that religion here will go the same way as in western Europe, where most of the young population are not interested in it any longer. In my country you only see old people in the churches, very few young ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 5 hours ago, colinneil said: Tomorrow he will be going round the poor folk getting money from them that the can ill-afford to give so he can go and buy more expensive food. Then back at the temple he will throw food given by villagers to the temple dogs. Up to him; if those folk are so uninformed, not following the TVF... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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