Popular Post webfact Posted October 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2022 video screenshot A monk with mental health issues spooked residents of a housing estate in Muang district of Kamphaengphet, NW Thailand. He was wandering around drunk with an axe creating fear. He was stopped by administrative staff who ordered that he be taken back to his temple and dealt with by the authorities there. He claimed that he drank beer for his blood pressure and diabetes. He had earlier been ordered to stay in the temple grounds but defied this, reported Thai PBS with a video of the incident. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted October 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2022 Off with his frock! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted October 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2022 Beer is probably one of the worst dietary items for diabetes. 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogradod Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Lacessit said: Beer is probably one of the worst dietary items for diabetes. You are right. But nothing beats Swiss Cheese Fondue. Own experience. Fortunately an item that is less available to the Thai populace. There seems to be some kind of nasty law saying that what is tasty is not healthy and vice versa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 The Dharma is falling apart in Thailand. I'm seeing more and more and more instances of drunk monks, as well as monks motivated by money. I personally know quite a few Thai monks. Some are the real deal. But for many it's a way to make money. When you think like that, it's not much of a step to consider boozing it up as being OK. Sad. There are very few true monks who strictly follow the Vinayas. Which is indicative of the destruction of The Dharma. Annica. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted October 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2022 Basically this is an unemployable bum that has found he can live an easy life in the monkhood, 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesmac Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 "his blood pressure and diabetes" Brilliant thought if he said he had these issues then wrong thing to take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackleton Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Everytime someone involved with the Temple Police government ect is found wondering around with weapons or drink involved ect Answer is they have mental problems Easy cop out answer to the Media seems to be a lot of them turning up lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: He claimed that he drank beer for his blood pressure and diabetes. Darwin and Kafka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogradod Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 21 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Basically this is an unemployable bum that has found he can live an easy life in the monkhood, Many times monkhood does not equate with an "easy" life as we normally define it. Quite the extreme opposite as demonstrated for example by the life within Wat Pah Pong - the Forest Monastery in NE Thailand. https://www.watnongpahpong.org/ As we all know there are some controversial issues concerning monkhood in Thailand. But it must be noted that It is not everywhere the same. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 1 hour ago, moogradod said: You are right. But nothing beats Swiss Cheese Fondue. Own experience. Fortunately an item that is less available to the Thai populace. There seems to be some kind of nasty law saying that what is tasty is not healthy and vice versa. There's an old saying - everything I like is either immoral, illegal, or fattening. I haven't tried Swiss Cheese Fondue. Personal experience - went on a reduced carb diet some months ago. No potato, carrot, rice, bread. Only vegetables growing above ground. Zero sugar. Could still have whisky once a week. No processed foods such as spaghetti and biscuits. OTOH, as much meat and fish as I want. Medium amount of fruit, eggs for breakfast every day. Cheese - brie, camembert, Mainland Vintage, parmesan and cream cheese all OK. I've lost 13 kg on said diet, and now find I can cast off the shackles a couple of times a week with a spag bol or bangers and mash. It's a matter of training my body to burn fat instead of sugar. Sorry, off topic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 4 hours ago, moogradod said: Many times monkhood does not equate with an "easy" life as we normally define it. Quite the extreme opposite as demonstrated for example by the life within Wat Pah Pong - the Forest Monastery in NE Thailand. https://www.watnongpahpong.org/ As we all know there are some controversial issues concerning monkhood in Thailand. But it must be noted that It is not everywhere the same. Exactly. They, Wat Pah Pong, have a strict policy even for staying there for lay people. There are one or two other temples around with similar policies, but IMHO, Wat Pah Pong sets the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 As drunk as a monk with an ax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEXUS 400 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 11 hours ago, Lacessit said: Øl er sannsynligvis en av de verste kosttilskuddene for diabetes. Very good for blood pressure , i use !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 20 hours ago, webfact said: He claimed that he drank beer for his blood pressure and diabetes. And the axe was for ??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 19 hours ago, 2baht said: Off with his frock! That's a bit harsh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 24 minutes ago, hotchilli said: That's a bit harsh.. Defrocking is the common procedure for wayward monks! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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