National Office of Buddhism Slams Monk Impersonation Content

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The Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Office of Buddhism has condemned content creators who impersonate monks for social media views.

•Dr. Pornpana Saenkarun of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Office of Buddhism criticized the use of monk attire for comedic content.
•The incident involved individuals dressing like monks and dancing on a stage at a pomelo festival in Sung Noen District, Nakhon Ratchasima.
•The Buddhist Power Network of Nakhon Ratchasima Province will issue a statement opposing such impersonations.
•The event was reported on September 1, 2026.

•On September 1, 2026, Dr. Pornpana Saenkarun of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Office of Buddhism spoke regarding clips of people impersonating monks dancing on a stage.
•The impersonation took place at a pomelo festival in Sung Noen District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
•Dr. Pornpana Saenkarun stated that dressing as monks or novices to create comedy or content for likes and views is inappropriate.
•Dr. Pornpana Saenkarun expressed concern that if such behavior becomes normalized, it may lead to further imitation in the future.
•Dr. Pornpana Saenkarun previously raised the issue of monk mockery during a meeting with the Committee on Religion, Art, and Culture.
•The Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Office of Buddhism may consider filing legal charges against individuals exhibiting such behavior to prevent them from becoming social examples.
•The Buddhist Power Network of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, including the Buddhist Association and the Young Buddhists Association, will issue a statement against monk impersonation.

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Dr. Pornpana Saenkarun(ดร.พรพนา แสนการุณ)

The Director of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Office of Buddhism.

Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Office of Buddhism(สำนักงานพระพุทธศาสนาจังหวัดนครราชสีมา)

The government agency responsible for supporting the Sangha in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

Committee on Religion, Art, and Culture(คณะกรรมาธิการด้านศาสนา ศิลปะ และวัฒนธรรม)

The committee with which Dr. Pornpana Saenkarun discussed the issue of monk mockery.

Buddhist Power Network of Nakhon Ratchasima Province(ภาคีเครือข่ายพลังชาวพุทธจังหวัดนครราชสีมา)

A network of Buddhist organizations that will issue a statement opposing monk impersonation.

Buddhist Association(พุทธสมาคม)

A member of the Buddhist Power Network of Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

Young Buddhists Association(ยุวพุทธิกสมาคม)

A member of the Buddhist Power Network of Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

Buddhist Relations Club(ชมรมชาวพุทธสัมพันธ์)

A member of the Buddhist Power Network of Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

Buddhist Foundation(มูลนิธิพระพุทธศาสนา)

A member of the Buddhist Power Network of Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

Sung Noen District(อำเภอสูงเนิน)ℹ️

The location in Nakhon Ratchasima Province where the pomelo festival occurred.

Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จังหวัดนครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province where the reported monk impersonation incidents took place.