Paetongtarn Shinawatra Vows to Restore Faith in Thai Buddhism

 

In my best Forrest Gump impression:
"My momma always said to clean to poop out of my own back yard before promising to clean the poop out of the monk's backyards."

Dont look at me or into my shady dealing!  Look at the monk over there smoking cigs and drinking booze. 

Politics and religion. The professions of fraudsters, liars and scammers!

On 7/18/2025 at 6:07 PM, snoop1130 said:

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read between the lines !

 

**A key focus of the campaign is to modernise how Buddhism is presented, particularly to younger audiences.  connect with Buddhism in ways that are relevant to their daily lives. 

yes all Monks should have mobil phones with unlimited  data and access to tik tok and faceboook

**it necessitates a collective and sincere effort throughout society.

   all citizens should dig deep into their pockets and contribute more

 **in the wake of recent scandals involving

   **hospitals/sentences government manipulation digital scams

with the potential to significantly impact the perception

 

 

 

 

 

 

On 7/18/2025 at 6:07 PM, snoop1130 said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monk scandals have been going on for the last 25 years that i know of, its not going to stop  now ,  sex, drink, drugs,  

On 7/18/2025 at 7:57 PM, Cameroni said:

 

It's not a "monk scandal". It's a promiscuous Thai woman slept with 10 men and blackmailed them for 9 million pounds scandal.

Ah, now I understand, monks had no part in it...

Me think that the horses have bolted already, and a devout Thai friend of mine told me that many Thai 

people are now re-evaluating their blind faith in them horny monks.

...Hundreds Of Billions Of Baht... (Or Was It Trillions)(?)...In The Coffers Of Certain Thai Temples... (?)

...Suddenly...The Newly 'Self-Appointed'... (?)...Culture Minister...(?)

...Will Take It Upon Herself To 'Save Buddhism'...(?)

On 7/18/2025 at 12:07 PM, snoop1130 said:

Culture Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced a major initiative to restore the religion’s tarnished image.

 

Good luck with that,

Words from the daughter of as Thai billionaire who uses and takes advantage of people for his own person gain.

 

Maybe if her father was a true selfless compassionate Buddhist I would believe her; but, he is not .

You can take the Monk out the temple.

But you can't take the monkey business, out the Monks.

T.I.T.

The Buddha clearly taught not to base belief on faith, full stop!

“Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.”
Buddha quotes (Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.)

Even Lord Buddha himself couldn't accomplish this, that ship has sailed.

 

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra Vows to Restore Faith in Thai Buddhism

 

On 7/18/2025 at 6:07 AM, snoop1130 said:

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Thailand is grappling with a series of monk scandals that have shaken the nation's trust in Buddhism. In response, Culture Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced a major initiative to restore the religion’s tarnished image.

 

Speaking through social media, Paetongtarn, also the leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, emphasised the urgency of rebuilding public confidence. "The recent misconduct by monks has caused deep confusion and weakened people’s faith," she stated. "This is more than an isolated issue; it’s a critical turning point."

 

The government has directed the Ministry of Culture, alongside the National Office of Buddhism and the Ministry of Education, to launch a comprehensive awareness campaign. The aim is to mend the relationship between laypeople and the clergy while reinvigorating traditional Thai values centred around morality and peaceful coexistence.

 

Paetongtarn has convened high-level meetings within her ministry to develop long-term strategies. She is clear that the approach will not resist societal change but will adapt to it thoughtfully. "Our approach will not reject societal change but embrace and adapt to it consciously," she remarked.

 

A key focus of the campaign is to modernise how Buddhism is presented, particularly to younger audiences. This involves updating the communication of Buddhist teachings to resonate with the digital age. Instead of outdated methods, the campaign seeks to provide real opportunities for Thai youth to connect with Buddhism in ways that are relevant to their daily lives.

 

Additionally, Paetongtarn called on civil servants and government workers to set an example. She stressed that restoring faith in Buddhism requires more than just policy changes; it necessitates a collective and sincere effort throughout society. "True restoration must come from mutual understanding and collective action," she noted.

 

This initiative comes in the wake of recent scandals involving monks and temple mismanagement, which have attracted significant public and media scrutiny. These events have challenged the credibility of the country's religious institutions.

 

Paetongtarn's campaign is set to unfold in phases over the coming months, with the potential to significantly impact the perception and practice of Buddhism in Thailand. As reforms take shape, the nation watches closely to see if these efforts will restore trust and reinforce the enduring values of Buddhism in modern Thai society.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-18

 

 

"Paetongtarn Shinawatra Vows to Restore Faith in Thai Buddhism"

 

My mom was much more direct: "I'm gonna put the fear of God in you if you don't..." 

On 7/18/2025 at 1:07 PM, snoop1130 said:

Buddhist teachings to resonate with the digital age.

 

You mean like the PromptPay QR codes available at temples these days 🙄