Popular Post snoop1130 Posted November 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2022 PHETCHABUN, Nov 29 (TNA) – Many monks including all at a temple were defrocked as officials found the trace of drug abuse in their urine. An abbot escaped from the anti-narcotic operation. On Nov 25, police from the Bung Sam Phan station, administrative officials, village headmen and medical workers conducted drug tests at Buddhist temples in Phetchabun’s Bung Sam Phan district. At least five monks from three temples had narcotic residue in their urine and one of them was an abbot who had been in monkhood for more than a decade. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1066947 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-29 - 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! 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Personally, I think all defrocked monks should be forehead branded and disgraced monks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerDo2 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Sad. Priests of all religions were once revered. These days you see drug abuse, raping of children and so many other nasty things. How did these people end up choosing and being selected to be representatives of God. I'd love to see their conversation with God on judgment day trying to explain their actions. Sorry! Do not pass GO. Proceed straight to Hell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Maybe it’s time for a Royal Commission involving the Buddhist authorities into the probity and activities at temples nationwide. Many Thai people are still devout Buddhists and deserve a well-regulated and trusted religious institution to reflect their devotion. With the current lack of oversight and ease with which people can enter and leave the monkhood, too many opportunities exist for bad behaviour and criminal activities. Too many scandals eg drunkenness, child abuse, drug abuse, financial cheating (flying saucer temple) are coming to light to allow these practices to continue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ronster Posted November 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2022 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: An abbot escaped from the anti-narcotic operation In his Porsche ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfill Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 12 minutes ago, Classic Ray said: Maybe it’s time for a Royal Commission involving the Buddhist authorities into the probity and activities at temples nationwide. Many Thai people are still devout Buddhists and deserve a well-regulated and trusted religious institution to reflect their devotion. With the current lack of oversight and ease with which people can enter and leave the monkhood, too many opportunities exist for bad behaviour and criminal activities. Too many scandals eg drunkenness, child abuse, drug abuse, financial cheating (flying saucer temple) are coming to light to allow these practices to continue. Crikey - steady on, you're making them sound like Catholics. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion58 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Apparently, these chaps didn’t get the memo: there are no shortcuts to nirvana in Theravada Buddhism. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsmart Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 43 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Personally, I think all defrocked monks should be forehead branded and disgraced monks Personally, I think all monks who were defrocked because of drug use should not have been defrocked, but offerred help to kick their drug habit by their sangha. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 So temptations is stronger than religion huh? what with all the social media available nowadays to anyone, and the boredom of being a monk, no wonder monks are having second thoughts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Well, the men of the cloth again .......... In Thailand there is at least an alternative career afterwards by becoming a mule and find a new spot as a politician, as long as you are not getting thrown into the slammer in the Land of the Semi-Divine ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 The monks in Thailand I like many things in Thailand. A lot of fake products TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 This little gem made international news. Saw it on my yahoo news page. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 "Defrocked Monks" good name for a boy band... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobU Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 30 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: This little gem made international news. Saw it on my yahoo news page. BBC News ran it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithkarmann Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 The less I say about this subject the better, as I want to retain my freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamAndy Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Too much Yaba daba doo for those monks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 I was at a memorial service yesterday. My friend had paid the temple 20,000 baht. Plus we all contributed to the monks. The amount of money that temple alone is taking in boggles the mind. They are like a franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Sadly I suspect this is common practice at many hundreds of upcountry village temples as well as novice monk abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 4 hours ago, ronster said: In his Porsche ? My local temple boss has a "Panther" car in his personal collection.. I kid you not.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placnx Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 With ubiquitous mobile phones and social media spreading delusion, it's hard for monks not to be drawn in to meritless amusement including drugs. Maybe society needs to start by reforming the schools. What is happening in the temples is a reflection of society at large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 And this brings up the question. Is marijuana legal or illegal in Thailand? I had the opinion it was now legal. So why are they cracking down on users? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phnom Penh Trader Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 The Abbot was last seen on board a Gulfstream G800 private jet! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddy42OZ Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 On 11/30/2022 at 6:50 AM, HuskerDo2 said: Sad. Priests of all religions were once revered. These days you see drug abuse, raping of children and so many other nasty things. How did these people end up choosing and being selected to be representatives of God. I'd love to see their conversation with God on judgment day trying to explain their actions. Sorry! Do not pass GO. Proceed straight to Hell. They are representatives of nothing. There is no god, no afterlife and no great power lurking out there watching over you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 On 11/30/2022 at 7:24 AM, billsmart said: Personally, I think all monks who were defrocked because of drug use should not have been defrocked, but offerred help to kick their drug habit by their sangha. what about the drunks, kiddie fiddlers and gambling addicts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsmart Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 44 minutes ago, proton said: what about the drunks, kiddie fiddlers and gambling addicts? Yes, if they are monks, their sangha should attempt to help them, not just "cast them out." What is your opinion on this? How do you think society should deal with people who commit acts like this? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 On 11/29/2022 at 11:59 PM, ronster said: In his Porsche ? private jet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 On 11/30/2022 at 5:09 AM, placnx said: With ubiquitous mobile phones and social media spreading delusion, it's hard for monks not to be drawn in to meritless amusement including drugs. Maybe society needs to start by reforming the schools. What is happening in the temples is a reflection of society at large. is there a shop in Pantip Plaza which sells cannabis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 7 hours ago, billsmart said: Yes, if they are monks, their sangha should attempt to help them, not just "cast them out." What is your opinion on this? How do you think society should deal with people who commit acts like this? ???? Drunks and Gambling addicts, yes, find some help for them. Kiddie fiddlers, put them in jail and throw away the key. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 8 hours ago, billsmart said: Yes, if they are monks, their sangha should attempt to help them, not just "cast them out." What is your opinion on this? How do you think society should deal with people who commit acts like this? ???? It all depends,are they monks first and strayed or are they basically criminals who hide in a temple? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerDo2 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 15 hours ago, Freddy42OZ said: They are representatives of nothing. There is no god, no afterlife and no great power lurking out there watching over you. WOW! Quite a statement. If you think Thailand is hot, wait until you deal with Hell fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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