Lustful monk caught red-handed
In Thai culture, those who get ordained as a Buddhist monk are required to follow monastic principles, which discourages any sort of romantic relations.
However, there are certain monks who cannot refrain from bad actions or taking part in prohibited activities.
To clarify, we’re talking about this monk in Samutprakarn who was caught red-handed engaging in intimate relations.
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Buddhist monk found having an affair with woman
On 9th February 2022, the story of a monk at Bang Nga Prak temple in Samutprakarn who allegedly had intimate relations with a woman became a hot issue on social media in Thailand.
Mor Pla, a famous shaman well-known for his dedication to eliminating corruption alongside police officials and reporters rushed to the scene of the incident they received complaints from locals about a monk engaging in romantic relations.
Image credit: Thanyalak Wannakote
Officials and Mor Pla raided the alleged monk’s two-story cubicle. They didn’t find the paramour, but found what appeared to be a woman’s headband.
Image credit: Thanyalak Wannakote
When asked whose the headband was, the monk claimed that the object belonged to him and demonstrated how he uses it to alleviate his headaches.
Image credit: Thanyalak Wannakote
A few moments later, they spotted women’s clothing underneath the staircase, which led them to where the woman was hiding.
Image credit: Thanyalak Wannakote
The adulterous monk still denied all allegations of his sexual misconduct, but still decided to leave monkhood, according to Thairath.
Netizens praise Mor Pla for his quick action to deal with incident
After the story went viral on Facebook – amassing over 14K likes – many netizens poued in to praise Mor Pla for his quick action to deal with the incident.
Screenshot: Thanyalak Wannakote
Translation: I like that the locals submitted their complaints to the right person. Mor Pla is so quick, so brave. Those who are still waiting on their issues to be addressed should take some rest.
One netizen admired Mor Pla for helping the locals.
Screenshot: Thanyalak Wannakote
Translation: Mor Pla the series. Send complaint today, deal today. Reporters will swarm him being like “which toothpaste do you use?”
Another netizen also applauded Mor Pla and joked that he will soon be swarmed with reporters asking him about his preferred toothpaste.
This refers to a famous Thai commercial where famous figures are often asked “What toothpaste do you use?”.
Screenshot: Thanyalak Wannakote
Translation: Here’s why abbots wear headbands.
One Facebook user joked that this monk’s actions have started a trend for other monks to wear headbands.
Think before acting
From this story, we have learned that before we do something, we should think about the consequences that might follow.
Another lesson we can learn from this story is that we should acknowledge our mistakes because the truth will surely be revealed one day.
We hope that everyone in this story is unharmed and is able to move forward with their lives.
Cover images adapted from (Clockwise from Top Left): Thanyalak Wannakote
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