Male singer apologizes to Lampang monks after controversial show

Thairath•Society•47m ago

Reader Briefing

A male singer and entertainment venue executives apologized to the Lampang Provincial Ecclesiastical Governor following a controversial stage performance involving monk-like attire.

•A male singer wore orange robes similar to a monk and used a Palad Khik-like object during a performance at an entertainment venue in Lampang.
•The Director of the Lampang Provincial Office of Buddhism filed a police report for potential violations of the Criminal Code.
•On September 16, 2026, the singer and venue executives visited Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram to apologize.
•The Director of the Lampang Provincial Office of Buddhism confirmed that legal proceedings will continue.

Overview

•A male singer at an entertainment venue in Lampang performed wearing orange cloth resembling a monk's robe and using a bolster resembling a Palad Khik.
•The performance sparked intense social media criticism regarding its appropriateness.
•The Director of the Lampang Provincial Office of Buddhism filed a police report against the singer and the entertainment venue.
•The actions may violate Criminal Code Section 206 regarding insulting religion and Section 208 regarding dressing as a monk.
•On September 16, 2026, the singer and entertainment venue executives visited Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram.
•The singer and executives paid respects and apologized to the sacred objects and the Lampang Provincial Ecclesiastical Governor.
•Phra Ratchajintawachiraphorn and Kanungkit Promnuchanon participated in the meeting to hear the apology.
•Kanungkit Promnuchanon stated that legal action will continue according to the law.

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Key Entities

Person

Kanungkit Promnuchanon(คนึงกิจ พรหมนุชานนท์)

The Director of the Lampang Provincial Office of Buddhism who filed the police report.

Phra Ratchajintawachiraphorn (Serm Katakitcho)(พระราชจินตวชิราภรณ์ (เสริม กตกิจฺโจ))

The Abbot of Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram who participated in receiving the apology.

Organization

Lampang Provincial Office of Buddhism(สำนักงานพระพุทธศาสนาจังหวัดลำปาง)

The provincial office that initiated legal action against the singer and venue.

Place

Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram(วัดพระแก้วดอนเต้าสุชาดาราม พระอารามหลวง)

The royal temple where the singer and venue executives went to apologize.

Lampang(ลำปาง)ℹ️

The province where the entertainment venue and incident are located.

Law

Criminal Code Section 206(กฎหมายอาญา มาตรา 206)

Law regarding the insult of religion.

Criminal Code Section 208(กฎหมายอาญา มาตรา 208)

Law regarding dressing as a monk.