webfact Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Photos of two monks shopping for ladies shoes has gone viralBANGKOK:-- Photographs which allegedly show two monks shopping for ladies shoes have gone viral.The photos which were reportedly taken at a shopping mall in Bangkok and uploaded to Facebook earlier this week have drawn widespread criticism from netizens over the behaviour of the monks.Buddhist monks are meant to live a life free of material goods.Thai media reports that senior monks from the National Office of Buddhism in Thailand have said they will launch an investigation into the behaviour of the monks in the photos.If the monks are found to have behaved inappropriately they could be excluded from their temple and disrobed.Last week photographs of a group of monks enjoying a snorkelling excursion in southern Thailand also drew much criticism from people commenting on social media.Source: Sanook News -- 2016-02-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloggie Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Maybe there is a crossdressing party at the temple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Im having a "now Ive seen everything" moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Even the monks are forced into shopping malls by their mia nois. There's no escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticBhoy Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Orangemen at it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Lord have mercy... What some people do is amazing. At first I thought maybe they were buying them for some women's shelter, but it looks like they were trying them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Rainy season will be here before you know it....some high-heal ladies' shoes would help keep the monks' feet dry during their morning walk to collect alms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Nothing wrong with having a foot fetish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Girls shoes perhaps for their Luk Thep dolls ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkpanther99 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Shopping for ladies shoes with an iPhone in his hand. This sums up Buddhism in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Rainy season will be here before you know it....some high-heal ladies' shoes would help keep the monks' feet dry during their morning walk to collect alms. I don't think they're even allowed men's shoes, much less lady's stilettos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 "Buddhist monks are meant to live a life free of material goods." Yep, that's definitely the issue at stake here when pictures of monks buying women's shoes are posted online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prbkk Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Next stops: wigs and party frocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Next stops: wigs and party frocks And perhaps the lingerie department, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attrayant Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Don't disrobe them. I have no desire to see the teddies they're probably wearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condo bought Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Everybody misunderstands. They were just blessing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Why didn't the shop owner show some moral integrity and tell them to leave? Short answer: Money. Slightly short answer: I little person, no question - krieng jai, ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 And perhaps the lingerie department, too? The Catholics beat them to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeichen Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Am I looking at the same photo as everyone else. The monk is clearly just trying on a sandal, so what is the problem. The other poster commenting on the Iphone. how can you tell it is an Iphone? I don't see the logo. It could just be a normal smart phone that only costs a few thousand baht. Also, How does anyone know they are monks or just a bunch of temporary novices in for a month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James T Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Ok....quick 'voyeur' shot, with a mobile phone, taken JUST at the right angle? In a normal shoe shop, we see ladies shoes...and behind, out of shot, is probably the men's section...where these monks MAY have been waiting to try on sandals? (YES...they are allowed to wear shoes!) Or, possibly...monks have families....which presumably include sisters, mothers, etc...who DO go shopping? Waiting for them? Come on guys, let's give these guys the benefit of the doubt - they give up a hell of a lot to live the way they do, and the last thing they need is ignorant and sarcastic Farangs jumping to stupid conclusions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Am I looking at the same photo as everyone else. The monk is clearly just trying on a sandal, so what is the problem. The other poster commenting on the Iphone. how can you tell it is an Iphone? I don't see the logo. It could just be a normal smart phone that only costs a few thousand baht. Also, How does anyone know they are monks or just a bunch of temporary novices in for a month? The sandals are what the monks wore INTO the shop. Can you see any men's sandals for sale on the shelves? And who cares if they are "temporary" (???) monks - they're bound by the same rules. Do have a nice day, and remember when shopping for stilletos, that pink does not match saffron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 For once i am at a loss for words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Gravy Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Is this really News worthy? Scrapping the barrel today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickylies Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 The Buddha himself looks like a woman Imo so I think it's no big deal. Religion is always dominated by male as it's manmade. Monks on high heels is avantgarde! I like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaipo7 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I would like to know if shopping for themselves or a girl friend. Can't leave out the Lady Boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 ....planning a career change....??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobobo Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 A present for their ladyboy "friends"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 And perhaps the lingerie department, too? The Catholics beat them to it fr-ted.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 And perhaps the lingerie department, too? The Catholics beat them to it fr-ted.jpg Maybe shopping for blow up doll and not lingerie.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacky54 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Seen them chatting women up and betting on muay thai at 1 am with donation money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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