Crowds of Thai citizens gathered at the ordination ceremony of a prominent truck body shop owner’s son, hoping to win a cash prize exceeding US$11,000 (372,000 baht).
Naka, short for Warapol Pensri, is 20 years old and the son of a major truck body shop business in Thailand. The ordination ceremony took place at their residence, followed by a traditional parade of the soon-to-be monk, accompanied by heavenly angels and a festive atmosphere.
Somboon Pensri and Titrat Praipraprat, the parents of the soon-to-be monk, had spent a considerable amount of money on the event, in addition to hiring an experienced organiser to plan the ceremony. Following Buddhist customs, a renowned team of singers performed auspicious songs, entertaining the hundreds of Thai citizens who had travelled from across the country.
The ordination ceremony’s procession was led by…
