However, no discussion touched on those ordained in traditional ways, which usually lasts three, seven or nine days, he said. The resolution, Mr Somkiat said, will be sent to ecclesiastical officials across the country so they can comply with it. As for the short courses, the working panel needs to make minor changes to the curricula before they will be announced on www.onab.go.th. SSC spokesman Phra Phrom Methi insisted people who want to be ordained for less than 15 days in traditional forms will not be barred. For those who want to become monks in the formal manner, the SSC emphasised they must stay in the monkhood at least either 15 days or 30 days.

Source: Bangkok Post January 21, 2018 00:22 UTC