In the aftermath of a scandal in which Luang Pu Nenkham Chattigo of Wat Pa Khanti Dhamma was accused of living an extravagant lifestyle, Taiwanese news outlet Next Media Animation produced a video making fun of the Thai monastic community.
NMA, famed for its humorous videos based on current affairs, took the ridicule to the extreme, showing monks taking part in all the activities from which they are prohibited. The video, titled “Thai Buddhist monks in private jet are big pimpin,” quickly grabbed attention of the local media and netizens.
The video flagrantly offends some religious Buddhists, but judging from the comments, most Thai viewers seemingly agree with the video and think that some changes have to be undertaken.
Check out the video below:
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