Louis Vuitton-toting Thai nun under investigation

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Louis Vuitton-toting nun under investigation
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A year after a famous monk was brought down by his taste in designer bags and jet-setting lifestyle, attention has turned to a Buddhist nun reportedly seen driving a Porsche and toting Louis Vuitton bags.

The Chumphon Office of Buddhism yesterday said it will investigate "Sister Sherry," a nun at Chumphon’s Tam Kwanmuang Temple, after photos online of her living a lavish lifestyle came under scrutiny.

“Maybe it’s not wrong for a nun, but her behavior is inappropriate,” an anonymous user wrote on Pantip. “It sparks curiosity and questions among Buddhists. It ruins the image of the religion and temple.”

As Buddhist nuns are expected to maintain a life of austerity, Sister Sherry’s photos have led to debates over whether it’s okay for a nun to be spotted in a six-million-baht car and holding THB30,000-worth of Louis Vuitton.

However others pointed out that nuns remain among the laity and do not commit to the same vows. [read more...]

Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2014/06/27/louis-vuitton-toting-nun-under-investigation

-- Coconuts Bangkok 2014-06-30

[londonthai]

she is just money laundering for a local drug mafia, same as her pal a year ago.

everybody around her, including religious and governmental authorities officials do get a fair share of her profits.

only when her pix appear on the net and papers there is finger waging

[ratcatcher]

The lady has good taste at least. Driving a new Porsche Cayman loaned to her by a fan. I never knew nuns have fans, like a pop singer?

[wealth]

when it is legit, let her enjoy ...

[siampolee]

Just goes to prove why nuns should always travel in pairs.

To make sure the other nun doesn't get none.

[IamNoone88]

No branded watch .....

[BSJ]

It's a disgrace I tell you, absolutely bl00dy wrong on every level! What moron buys a white Porsche???

[wealth]

sex industry will be in trouble . Cheap Charlies must show up with at least a Porsche.

Many will be led to believe it pays more to become a nun now. What will the headlines be?

THAILAND’S ECONOMY IN JEOPARDY BECAUSE OF LACK OF SEX WORKERS?

Honestly, I believe this will have some positive outcome only when we all can enjoy with the nun now.

[wealth]

It's a disgrace I tell you, absolutely bl00dy wrong on every level! What moron buys a white Porsche???

... what's wrong? The colour fits well with her working dress ...

[snottgoblin]

What a farce some of these Monks and Nuns are. Same as in most religious organisation, money and power are most important.

[NongKhaiKid]

" the devil wears prada '

[jaltsc]

“Maybe it’s not wrong for a nun, but her behavior is inappropriate,” an anonymous user wrote on Pantip. “It sparks curiosity and questions among Buddhists. It ruins the image of the religion and temple.”

There's enough hypocrisy to go around. Let's not hoard and reserve it for only the western religions.

[Mango Bob]

What other bag would you want someone to have other than a Louis Vuitton bag when driving a Porsche.

[ezzra]

It was said that the car and other luxury items were donated to the temple,

I hate to think what sins that person have to atone for having to put out

so much cash...

[wealth]

What other bag would you want someone to have other than a Louis Vuitton bag when driving a Porsche.

a rice sack for collecting their alms?

[siampolee]

All religions creeds etc are wealth creating wealth adoring entities who amass enormous sums of money yet they expect the population in general to assist those in need thus preserving the entities wealth .

Why do these entities need all this money?

Just a couple of culprits named below, in truth the list is endless.

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-23467750

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Vatican_City

Hypocrites all of them

[siampolee]

wealth post # 15

a rice sack for collecting their alms?

That is a politicians prerogative and has already recently been done.

[MILT]

“It sparks curiosity and questions among Buddhists. It ruins the image of the religion and temple.”

[BSJ]

It's a disgrace I tell you, absolutely bl00dy wrong on every level! What moron buys a white Porsche???

... what's wrong? The colour fits well with her working dress ...

Doesn't matter what she wears the correct order of colours for a Porsche are: Silver, Blue, Yellow, Black, Red.

It appears I am behind the 8-ball on this, it appears white has gained prominence!

"The most popular colours for a Porsche are black, white and red, but Porsche can custom paint a car any colour (for a fee). " http://www.natgeotv.com/ca/megafactories/porsche

[brianP]

What's the difference between a Porshe and a Porcupine? A porcupine has the pricks on the outside, the porsche has them in the inside.

[upena]

There are Buddhists and there are Thai Buddhists. They are not the same.

[The Deerhunter]

The lady has good taste at least. Driving a new Porsche Cayman loaned to her by a fan. I never knew nuns have fans, like a pop singer?

AS long as she is not invvolved in money laundering or other illegal activities. Does she come from a rich family? Was it lent to her by a rich Singaporean businessman to drive? There is a precedent here with Chalerm. Perhaps same rich Singaporean businessman?

[noitom]

It's all in vogue now to catch these Thai charlatans. It's been going on for decades, but Thais look the other way because they benefit from the laundering. The Thai press never follows up on these cases. How is the extradition of the other monk going?

[The Deerhunter]

No branded watch .....

That wasn't mentioned. Perhaps she bought had donated, all the ones that Yingluck sold.

[shirtless]

She really is a great example this is why religion should be taxed they are businesses.

[Sasinada]

It's not good to do like this

[Mango Bob]

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What other bag would you want someone to have other than a Louis Vuitton bag when driving a Porsche.

a rice sack for collecting their alms?

she's not driving a Nissan you big quack.

[ChrisY1]

It's a disgrace I tell you, absolutely bl00dy wrong on every level! What moron buys a white Porsche???

Hey..c'mon......the car matches her robes......

Can't blame the poor nun for being colour coordinated..

[kumori]

I think it's an individual right ,but she has to think more carefully before doing something like this because she's a nun and many people respect her.

[Frank James]

It's OK. The bag is a knockoff she picked up at the big market in Vientiane, when she was over there changing money. Left the Porsche on the Thai side of the Mekong, rode the van over with the hippies, for a quick in & out.