In preparation for his forthcoming retirement on September 30, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew initiated a 15-day monk ordainment at Wat Pa Phutthaphot Hariphunchai in Lamphun province. The ceremony, carried out by the revered Chao Khun Luangpo Arayawangso, was held on Saturday night time, August 26.
The governor’s decision to take momentary monkhood reflects a deep-rooted Thai custom and is a testament to his dedication to national service and religious development, as stated by Sopon Keamkan, Chief of the Phuket workplace of the Public Relations Department. Governor Narong is predicted to return to Phuket after his 15-day ordainment, around September 10.
In his absence, the gubernatorial duties shall be fulfilled by Phuket Vice Governors Amnuay Pinsuwan, Anuparp Rodkwan Yodrabam and Danai Sunantarod. The anticipation concerning the announcement of the brand new governor after Governor Narong’s retirement continues to rise among the many public. However, no official statements have been made about his successor but.
Governor Narong took office in Phuket in June 2020, replacing Phakaphong Tavipatana, who confronted extreme criticism for his handling of Covid-19 policies. Prior to his tenure in Phuket, he served as Governor of Chaiyaphum province. Upon his arrival in Phuket, Governor Narong pledged to do his greatest for the province and lead it ahead.
He was immediately cognizant of the struggles confronted by the island’s inhabitants because of the loss of earnings within the wake of the Covid pandemic. As Triple undertakes this non secular journey, the residents of Phuket eagerly await updates on his transformative path and the announcement of the new governor.
The monkhood has constructed up a nasty status over the past couple of years in Thailand with a quantity of tales rising of monks behaving badly.
Only final week, a surprising incident unfolded at a temple within the japanese province of Rayong where one monk stabbed another monk. The monk who carried out the act stated that he mistakenly believed the sufferer to be a possible thief.
Phe Police Station officers rushed to the unnamed temple after being notified concerning the stabbing incident. Upon arrival, they spotted the injured monk named Bas sitting on the floor with blood pouring from his head and body.
Officers then coordinated with a rescue staff to supply Bas first help and transfer him to the hospital. Click HERE to read extra about the incident.
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