The sacred and the profane

TOMORROW marks the beginning of Phansa or the “Buddhist Lent” – a three-month period during which most Thais renew their spiritual strength. Monks will eat less and meditate more while lay people will try to abstain from vices and make merit for themselves through prayers, good deeds and good thoughts. 

By the way things are going, they should also try to stay away from the news because most of the stories over the next few days, at least, promise only to dwell on the profane.