‘Fake’ monks deported by Thailand

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Taing Vida

Eight men who allegedly disguised themselves as monks in Thailand in an effort to con people out of money were deported back to Cambodia on Monday evening and had their robes confiscated, officials said yesterday.

Touch Mony, deputy governor of Banteay Meanchey province’s Poipet town, said the fake monks were sent back to Cambodia along with 59 other illegal migrants.

He said the eight men from Kampot province had confessed to dressing as monks in a bid to get money from passersby. They had agreed to share their earnings between them, he said.read

more: http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fake-monks-deported-thailand

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I never give money to anyone soliciting money on the street who looks like a monk. However, I do donate money at the temples.

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Whats the difference between a fake and a real monk ?

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...protected profession...

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Love the deputy governors name. Just the right person to be on the look out for fraud involving baht. Khun Touch Mony 55555 Only in Thailand. No doubt in that position its his hobby too.

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Whats the difference between a fake and a real monk ?

God Knows,,,,Satan gets the Rejects,,,,