A fight broke out between two monks in Surat Thani during a religious ceremony at a family’s home, shocking the household and sparking widespread online debate. The incident, captured on video and shared on Facebook by a user named ซัน บุญเลี้ยง, shows the monks exchanging blows in an unexpected turn of events during what was supposed to be a peaceful merit-making ritual.

 

The video, which quickly became a talking point among netizens, displays a shocking scene where two monks, who were invited to perform a new year’s blessing for an elderly couple, suddenly began fighting. The altercation occurred right before the morning meal when one seated monk stood up and threw a punch at another monk who was standing.

 

The standing monk, taken by surprise, dropped his bowl of rice, which shattered on the floor, before responding with punches of his own. The family members present were stunned by the sight of the brawling monks, as the scene unfolded amidst a setting meant for reverence and piety, reported KhaoSod.

 

The caption accompanying the controversial clip read: “Making merit for grandpa and grandma #ThisMorning #Sadhu99 #FightingMonks must…”

 

The comments section was quickly filled with reactions from both Buddhists and the general online community, many expressing dismay and disappointment at the behaviour of the two monks, deeming it highly inappropriate.

 

In related news, the Buddhist vow of refraining from harmful actions was momentarily lost on one monk who beat up another for standing too close to him.

 

The incident occurred early in the morning in front of Bang Yai City Market when the pair got into a quarrel about which monk should stay and which monk should leave. There is an unwritten agreement that two monks do not stand in close proximity and receive offerings of flowers, food or money. This is because one monk will get more offerings if he stands alone, two monks together means the offerings are shared.

 

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of ซัน บุญเลี้ยง Facebook

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-21

 

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22 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

There is an unwritten agreement that two monks do not stand in close proximity and receive offerings of flowers, food or money. This is because one monk will get more offerings if he stands alone, two monks together means the offerings are shared.

 

are the offerings for the temple or the monk ? i had thought the offering of money was for the temple as monks have vowed against money.....right ? 

 

 

So called monks at it again, just normal humans in robes..

Don't worry Big Joke and Bigger Torsak had the one in the orange to go down in the first and give a rice donation to the temple🤔 

Looks like a Benny Hill scene - lol.

Did the family ask for their donation back? Services rendered or entertainment value? Whatever next, it'll be katoeys boxing on the streets of Bangkok! 🙂 

 

 

Probably these one week monks to show off the photos and pretend they are anything other than they are not. The Abott if he had any scruples should have kicked them out there and then.

So it looks like meditation doesn't work ? 

 

Why on earth are these people given special privileges in Thailand?

 

bob.

 

 

1 hour ago, soi3eddie said:

Did the family ask for their donation back? Services rendered or entertainment value? Whatever next, it'll be katoeys boxing on the streets of Bangkok! 🙂 

 

 

And did the ceremony / event just continue?

Or did it end when the punch up happened?

Everyone was kung fu fighting,

It was fast as lighting......

Wannabe shaolin monks ! 

1 hour ago, ronster said:

Wannabe shaolin monks ! 

But with handbags

Probably some kids that went in for their 15 day Buat Nak,

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The standing monk, taken by surprise, dropped his bowl of rice, which shattered on the floor, before responding with punches of his own. The family members present were stunned by the sight of the brawling monks, as the scene unfolded amidst a setting meant for reverence and piety

Oh the image.... 

I am shattered. My whole image of wunnerful passive peaceful Buddhism destroyed.

 

What will my prayerful peasant family make of this? Heavens, it could lead to revolution! Even democracy!

A house blessing AND free entertainment, even if it's only a pis pour boxing match  

Life is good in Thailand  

I see no irony here anymore -

 

Just another in a long list of 'blows to the temple', instigated by monks...

Not the first this has happened. In fact it happens more than we are informed about. IMO they're all a bunch of crooks.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=monks+fighting+in+thailand&rlz=1C1CHBF_enTH1042TH1042&oq=monks+fighting+in+thailand&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTINCAEQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAIQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAMQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAQQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAUQABiGAxiABBiKBdIBCTEyNjU0ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

9 hours ago, save the frogs said:

So it looks like meditation doesn't work ? 

 

It only does for those who really practice it 🙂

always warms the heart even monks are infested with criminals, just like the rest of thai society...

13 hours ago, reefsurfah said:

So called monks at it again, just normal humans in robes..

Don't you just love these guys !!!

Don't ya just love to see this sort of thing ....  makes a change from the fake smiles and crap you see everyday

1 hour ago, john donson said:

always warms the heart even monks are infested with criminals, just like the rest of thai society...

sure are ...

15 hours ago, stoner said:

 

are the offerings for the temple or the monk ? i had thought the offering of money was for the temple as monks have vowed against money.....right ? 

 

 

A bit like beggars fighting over their pitch on the high street.

12 hours ago, scorecard said:

And did the ceremony / event just continue?

Or did it end when the punch up happened?

I can imagine the old couple who were to be blessed saying, "errrrm, we'll come back tomorrow when you're not so busy"

13 hours ago, beautifulthailand99 said:

Probably these one week monks to show off the photos and pretend they are anything other than they are not. The Abott if he had any scruples should have kicked them out there and then.

The Abbott was one of the belligerents 😱

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A fight broke out between two monks

 

I wonder if they will end up in a "monk-ey house" ?

14 hours ago, bob smith said:

Why on earth are these people given special privileges in Thailand?

 

bob.

 

 

You really don't know and have lived there for years - no wonder you want to leave it must all be a confusing mystery with "fit birds" !

2 hours ago, VinnieK said:

The Abbott was one of the belligerents 😱

I couldn't see that in the post. The Buddha wrote this about violence. These duelling monks like many Thais are not true Buddhists just superstutious humans beleiveing in anything that rocks their boats.

 

"Monks, even if bandits were to carve you up savagely, limb by limb, with a two-handled saw, he among you who let his heart get angered even at that would not be doing my bidding. Even then you should train yourselves: 'Our minds will be unaffected and we will say no evil words. We will remain sympathetic, with a mind of good will, and with no inner hate. We will keep pervading these people with an awareness imbued with good will and, beginning with them, we will keep pervading the all-encompassing world with an awareness imbued with good will — abundant, expansive, immeasurable, free from hostility, free from ill will.'