These so-called "scripture schools" dispense education in a conservative way, sometimes using a self-styled curriculum. Novices sit down to a meal provided by Buddhist disciples visiting the Wat Sri Muang Mang temple scripture school. There are at least 40,000 novices in 400 scripture schools nationwide, she added. For many novices from poor families, scripture schools are their only chance of getting an education. This year, it organised the robe-giving rite and raised over 700,000 baht for the scripture school.

Source: Bangkok Post September 09, 2017 00:00 UTC