Saffron Style Guide: How to dress like a Dhammakaya boss

If you’ve been following the news this week, you know that the hottest story is the search for the evasive Phra Dhammachayo, the alleged money laundering monk from the baller temple that looks like a spaceship.

After his sick bed turned up nothing but a bunch of pillows fashioned to look like the disgraced abbot was asleep, the intrigue has thickened around this man of mystery in the flowing saffron robes.

Of course, people are turning their attention to his wardrobe. What does a rich monk-on-the-run wear to successfully evade police for over a year?

Well, one Facebook page “Slower Life” has laid out all the elements you need to get that fashion-enlightened Dhammachayo look for yourself.

Be prepared to turn heads on the BTS, get inquisitive looks from cops, and be the envy of everyone at your local wat with these stunning pieces.

Foundation garments are key. Start with saffron Calvin Klein boxer briefs for THB1,750 so that, if your robes fly up, you can still maintain your modesty.

And just because your feet are the lowest, dirtiest part of your body doesn’t mean that they can’t be stylish AF. Clad your little piggies in Louis Vuitton tube socks for THB1,226. Be sure to pull them up so as not to show any skin. After all, who’s gonna buy the cow if they can see your milky calves for free?

Then, slide your puppies into some functional-yet-stylish black leather slides from Gucci for THB4,000. Perfect for kicking on-and-off for a spontaneous chanting sesh. Love.

When the hippest monks catch a chill, they toss on an eye-catching orange Burberry pullover for THB6,000.

And, since the only glare you want is off the roof of your golden spaceship-temple, toss on a pair of Ray-Ban aviators for THB4,500 when the sun’s strong. These are also perfect for when 3,500 soldiers are on your tail. You’ll have people asking: “Is it or isn’t it Dhammachayo?”

Fully commit to the look by taking a Bic to your head like you’re Britney on a rampage.

Sure, many of these items are costly but, if you want to get that money-launderer-on-the-run look, you can’t shop at Platinum.



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