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Female monk ban talks reach stalemate
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 23/12/2014
» The first round of talks held by the National Human Rights Commissioner (NHRC) to mediate a dispute between the Sangha Supreme Council (SSC) and Bhikkhunis, or female monks, reached no conclusions yesterday.
Human rights group offers to mediate female monks row
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 17/12/2014
» The National Human Rights Commissioner (NHRC) has offered to mediate the dispute between the Sangha Supreme Council and Bhikkhunis, or female monks, to ensure freedom of religion is upheld.
SSC ban riles female monks
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 15/12/2014
» Being a Bhikkhuni, or female monk, is not easy in Thailand. They are not recognised by religious authorities, and women who want to be Bhikkhuni have to be ordained by religious figures from other Theravada Buddhist countries such as Sri Lanka.
'Fake uni' closes as DSI looks on
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 22/07/2013
» The World Peace University (WPU) announced its sudden closure in Thailand yesterday with its last attempt to grant honorary degrees here foiled by officials.
World Peace University closes down for good in Thailand
Lamphai Intathep, Published on 21/07/2013
» The controversial World Peace University (WPU) announced its abrupt closure on Sunday after its honorary degrees given to people with "good deeds" were alleged to be illegal.