New scheme aims to improve monks' health as poor diets take their tollMonks and laypeople attend a forum where nutritionists told them how healthy diets had helped monks at a temple in Nong Bua Lamphu. (Photo by King-oua Laohong)Monks and laypeople are part and parcel of any Thai community and the preachers in saffron robes often come to local people for their meals. As monks cannot reject alms, they have to consume what is presented to them, which is not always particularly nutritional. The poor health of many monks has spurred residents of a small, rural tambon in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lamphu into action. Educated on dietThe Thanon Sai Boon campaign also passes on a message about healthy diets and lifestyles to monks as well.

Source: Bangkok Post July 12, 2020 23:26 UTC