Thai Buddhists ‘Make Merit’ With Receipts Instead Of Cash So No One Can Steal & Netizens Love It

Making merit in the 21st century


Buddhists in Thailand love to make merit by donating cash to temples as it is believed that good karma will put them in a better position in their next life. 

Unfortunately, this is also a golden opportunity for some thieves to steal a bunch of cash from one place – but there’s always a hero to save the day. 

Image credit: Wasan Bunditsen

Earlier this week, Facebook user Wasan Bunditsen in Kalasin posted a picture of what’s supposed to be a tree of merit money. However, most of the cash was replaced by a bunch of transaction receipts. 

The caption read, “Making merit during the 5G era.”


Netizens ‘bought’ this idea


After the photo made headlines, a lot of comments gave Mr. Bunditsen’s idea a big thumbs up.

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Translation: What a theft-proof idea. LOL.

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Translation: Even making merit is being disrupted [by technology].

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Translation: Dang! What a fabulous idea.

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Translation: Besides protecting the cash, it will also be easy to keep track of all the donated money.

Mr. Wasan Bunditsen’s idea has definitely given all the thieves a run for their money. 


Featured image adapted from: Wasan Bunditsen

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