Thailand's Buddhist Governing Body to Prohibit Monks from Participating in Political Activities

On November 11, 2020, the Supreme Sangha Council, Thailand's Buddhist governing body, gave a ruling which forbids monks from taking part in the protests happening against the administration of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. As it is expected of monks to be “above politics”, they should not get the right to vote, as stated by Chapter VII, Article 96 of the 2017 Thai Constitution. This ruling was given because it is thought th....