webfact Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 9 Cambodian Monks referred to Chonburi Immigration PoliceCHONBURI: -- Police from Bowin Sub-District in Sriracha were asked to investigate claims that a group of Cambodian Monks were begging for money at a village early on Tuesday Morning.Police Colonel Gorapat, the Chief of Bowin Police assembled a team of officers and was assisted by the Chief Abbot of a local Temple. They visited the Chuanfun Village and encountered 9 Cambodian Monks who were initially questioned as to why they were receiving alms at 10am when this task should be completed much earlier in the morning.They were also asked why they were specifically asking people for money, which is strictly forbidden.Full story: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/171950/9-cambodian-monks-referred-to-chonburi-immigration-police/-- Pattaya One 2015-02-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 They were asked Why this and Why that The answer is simple Being a monk beats working...Free food and lodging, and all the "extras" that go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis7 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm sure there are many monks who are simply extra ordinary human being and great people but on the other hand there are those who use the faith as business and flies with jet and drives luxury cars and leads a separate dual life. Such business oriented leaders from different religion and faiths are almost every where in every society and country on the globe. And at times the business is just too good and hey guess what , it's tax free.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercool Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Unfortunately there are also fake monks who prey on the gullible and who have no affiliation with any temple but simply buy robes and pretend to be monks. Not sure if this group is of that type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted February 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm sure there are many monks who are simply extra ordinary human being and great people but on the other hand there are those who use the faith as business and flies with jet and drives luxury cars and leads a separate dual life. Such business oriented leaders from different religion and faiths are almost every where in every society and country on the globe. And at times the business is just too good and hey guess what , it's tax free.... About the only 'real' practioners of Theravada Buddhism are wats associated with Forest Monestaries, and/or that strictly adhere to Vinaya. Everything else sort of reminds me of Bible Belt Tele-evangalism in the US. "Hallalujah brothers and sisters, you can buy your way to heaven. Just write your checks out to____(fill-in-the-blank-ministries)___, and we accept Mastercard and Visa too!!!" Monks with iPod 6s and ear buds. <head shake> 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronwparker Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 racism-would never happen if they were Thai Monks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Me thinks there are slim pickings in Cambodia.. Diversify, that's the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Economic migrants... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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