Prachuap Khiri Khan’s chief abbot puts brakes on driving monks

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The chief abbot of Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phra Rajaratnavisudhis, has reiterated the prohibition against monks and novices driving cars and motorcycles in public spaces, with allowances only in emergency situations.

 

The announcement was made during the monthly meeting of government department heads in Prachuap Khiri Khan, held on January 31, 2024.

 

Phra Rajaratnavisudhis, who also serves as the abbot of Wat Kui Buri, addressed the issue as part of his discourse, highlighting the inappropriateness of monks engaging in such activities.

 

The stance stems from a 2020 resolution by the Sangha Supreme Council, which directed the Royal Thai Police to oversee the compliance of monks and novices with this rule, treating them as ordinary citizens in this regard.

 

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[jts-khorat]

14 minutes ago, webfact said:

The stance stems from a 2020 resolution by the Sangha Supreme Council, which directed the Royal Thai Police to oversee the compliance of monks and novices with this rule

 

This is a very positive signal from the Thai Sangha council, that they do understand that they are actually having a responsibility that monks follow the proper practice, instead of passively governing them.

[Pique Dard]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The chief abbot of Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phra Rajaratnavisudhis, has reiterated the prohibition against monks and novices driving cars and motorcycles in public spaces

...and yet by car or motorcycle, monks can cover longer distances and  thus harvest more food 🙂

[BE88]

1 hour ago, Pique Dard said:

...and yet by car or motorcycle, monks can cover longer distances and  thus harvest more food 🙂

 

A handful of rice is enough for them.

[hotchilli]

On 2/1/2024 at 5:20 AM, Pique Dard said:

...and yet by car or motorcycle, monks can cover longer distances and  thus harvest more food 🙂

Nothing wrong in sitting side-saddle as a pillion.