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Report Sex Scandal Shakes Thai Buddhism: Monks Defrocked Amid Allegations
One has to remember that many of these monks may not be "life-long" monks but are only in the temples for 6-12 weeks "to earn merit". I've gone to a number of "ordination" ceremonies where people did the whole "becoming a monk" routine with the head shaving and parade to the temple and lots of donations and gifts. It's quite the party (and can be fairly expensive as well). And then three months (the normal length of time one is expected to stay in the temple) later, they take off their robes and go back to doing (whatever) they did in their normal lives. (It used to be tradition that all male members of a family did a 3 month stint as a monk at some point in their lives, either when they are young or after they have retired normally.) And some "monks" seem to treat the position as a job, not a "higher calling" and see it as an easy way to get free food, lodging and spending money. Way easier than digging ditches or collecting garbage all day. (Better food and accommodations and "gifts" as well for some of them.) It's probably more surprising that there aren't more problems being reported on a regular basis. -
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How do you control or get rid of dog packs.
They like them when they're puppies and cute, but are largely forgotten when they get older, much like some children here. The only way to control the population humanely is the spay/neuter program, but it needs to be funded by the government so they can expand to all corners of Thailand. -
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Yes, Israel’s plan for Rafah would be a crime but international law has never protected Gaza
Just has a look and it was 17-20 000 Hamas been killed . My point was that it wasn't 55 000 civilians been killed . BTW : If the Palestinians wanted to leave Gaza to emigrate to say Rwanda , and every party was in full agreement with it . Would you/the pro Palestinians support that move ? -
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Report Special Immigration Lanes Unveiled as Thailand Courts Chinese Families
Cambodia's... Sihanoukville Chinese came in and built over 100 casinos...after COVID now only about 60 are open...ruined A LOT OF Cambodian small mom and pop shops. -
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UK Macron Blames Brexit for Channel Migrant Surge as UK-French Deal Faces Turmoil
to answer a question with a question? So, you are not able to answer my question? Embarrassing for you -
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How do I get rid of boredom?
Where in Issan? It's a big place! Some parts are jollier than others. I travelled all over at different times. Whereabouts are you?
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