Monking around: Buddhist livestream double act has youth joining in

The two Thai monks’ weekly Facebook livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing

13 October 2021 - 19:25 By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Panu Wongcha-um

Two Buddhist monks in Thailand have become social media stars with Facebook livestreams that combine traditional teachings with non-traditional jokes and giggles. Some of the country’'s religious conservatives, however, are not so amused...

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