Monk’s Beer Purchase Attempt Sparks Debate Online

A video showing a monk trying to buy two bottles of beer at a convenience store set off a wave of criticism online. Staff refused to complete the sale, with one worker suggesting the monk ask someone else to buy it instead. The monk reportedly insisted he was in a hurry, but the employees stood firm and he eventually walked away without the alcohol. Legally, the sale itself would not automatically have been a crime simply because the buyer was a monk, though Buddhist discipline forbids monks from consuming intoxicants. The clip quickly stirred wider debate about monk conduct, public trust, and the gap between religious rules and Thai law.

Could have been a Catholic priest and bought wine...

The shop should have reported him to the clerical authorities.

He should be disrobed.

6 hours ago, Purdey said:

Could have been a Catholic priest and bought wine...

The shop should have reported him to the clerical authorities.

Good thing catholic priests are not prohibited to purchase alcohol like a monk is then eh.

Chon gaew (sp)

Too many rules with religion.