Monks Call Off Constitution Protest

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Monks call off constitution protest

Buddhist monks and laypersons have decided not to demonstrate there this Wednesday and Thursday to demand the inclusion of Buddhism as a state religion in the new constitition.

Members of the Buddhist Network of Thailand have been rallying in front of Parliament House to demand that the drafters of the new constitution officially recognise Buddhism as Thailand's religion in the charter.

Retired Gen Thongchai Kuasakul, a core leader of the Buddhist Network of Thailand, said Sunday that the decision not to hold the rally at Parliament House Wednesday and Thursday came after discussions with senior Buddhist monks.

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