Popular Post snoop1130 Posted May 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2023 Photo via KhaoSod The Governor of Lampang ordered the Chae Hom District Chief to investigate a potential election violation yesterday after photos circulated of a monk standing at a polling station in Lampang province in northern Thailand. In Thailand, ordained Buddhist monks are not eligible to meddle in politics or vote in any election. Photos of the monk sparked panic that this rule had been violated at Polling Station 10 in the Chae Hom district. Chae Hom District Chief, Chan Judkong, hurried down to the polling station to find that the monk in the photo wasn’t a monk at all, but a man named Veerapong [surname withheld], reports KhaoSod. It turns out that Veerapong was not wearing real Buddhist robes but a saffron-coloured dress made to emulate a Thai monk’s outfit. He said he wore it to cast his vote to create content for social media. Chief Chan said that he couldn’t find any violation of Thailand’s election regulations in Veerapong’s outfit choice so he didn’t bother informing the police. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/monk-at-polling-station-didnt-violate-thailands-election-rules -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-15 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pouatchee Posted May 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2023 yawn... anything else? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted May 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2023 Quote Monk at polling station didn’t violate Thailand’s election rules Odd that the headline claims that there was a monk at a polling station when the article says that there wasn't. 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 He should be charged with Impersonating a Monk. Off with his head! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 didnt change his frock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kidneyw Posted May 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2023 54 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Photos of the monk sparked panic Really? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Artisi Posted May 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2023 31 minutes ago, BangkokReady said: Odd that the headline claims that there was a monk at a polling station when the article says that there wasn't. Anything to get attention and generate c licks. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, kidneyw said: Really? Yep, the whole of Thailand were really really shocked by it with many needing therapy to overcome the trauma. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ Posted May 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, BangkokReady said: Odd that the headline claims that there was a monk at a polling station when the article says that there wasn't. "Guy in safran robe at polling station was not a monk" (just a social media clown, guess kathoey) How much click-bait would this earn Edited May 15, 2023 by KhunBENQ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: It turns out that Veerapong was not wearing real Buddhist robes but a saffron-coloured dress made to emulate a Thai monk’s outfit. He said he wore it to cast his vote to create content for social media. Berk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 11 hours ago, Artisi said: Anything to get attention and generate c licks. Licks? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Please no defrocking I feel sick enough already ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Used to get them begging alms in Pattaya, haven't heard of it for some years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 14 hours ago, KannikaP said: He should be charged with Impersonating a Monk. Off with his head! He may already have lost some of his other body parts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 20 hours ago, kidneyw said: Really? Do i detect a hint of disblief in your precise response? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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