Supreme Patriarch urges Thai govt to act against monks violating celibacy vow


BANGKOK: The Supreme Patriarch (pic) has called on the Thai government to take action against senior monks who violate their celibacy vows, as confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.

On Thursday (July 17) morning, Phumtham, who also serves as the Interior Minister, met the Supreme Patriarch to present offerings for the start of Buddhist Lent. After the meeting, Phumtham told reporters that the Supreme Patriarch had urged the government and all sectors of society to work together to protect Buddhism.

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