Visitors ring the bells at Wat Rakang Kositaram to mark New Year. (Bangkok Post file photo)Monks at temples across the country have been instructed to ring bells and beat drums after His Majesty the King promulgates the new constitution at a ceremony in the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall on Thursday, National Office of Buddhism (NOB) director Pongporn Pramsaneh said on Tuesday. Pol Lt Col Pongporn said the directive has been sent by urgent letter to the monastic chiefs of all provinces. His Majesty will preside over the charter promulgation ceremony in the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall on April 6, Chakri Day, starting at 3pm. Temples throughout the country will simultaneously recite prayers, ring bells and beat drums.

Source: Bangkok Post April 04, 2017 08:48 UTC