The Moo Pa Academy soccer coach of Thailand has entered monkhood with the intention of remaining in the clergy for the remainder of the season, while 11 of the 12 rescued boys will also serve for nine days.
The boys at the Phra That Doi Wao Buddhist temple in the Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai. (Photo: AFP)
Bangkok(NNT/VNA) - The Moo Pa Academy soccer coach of Thailand has entered monkhoodwith the intention of remaining in the clergy for the remainder of the season,while 11 of the 12 rescued boys will also serve for nine days.
Chiang Rai Governor Prachon Pratsakul chairedthe ordination ceremony for the soccer team at Wat Phra That Doi Tung in ChiangRai. The ordination is dedicated to their parents, Lieutenant Commander SamanGunan, who lost his life during the rescue operation, as well as King Rama Xand Queen Sirikit of the Ninth Reign.
Coach Ekapol Chantawong intends to serve in the monkhood forthe remainder of the season, while the 11 teammates will serveuntil August 4. The 12 newly ordained monks will take up residence at WatPha That Doi Wao. The 12th team member, Adul Sam-On, is Christian and hasperformed rites in accordance with his faith.
Also present at the ordination ceremony was the widow ofLieutenant Commander Saman as well as Lieutenant Colonel Dr Phak Lohanchun, whoprovided medical assistance during the rescue and was the last to exit the cave.-NNT/VNA
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The boys at the Phra That Doi Wao Buddhist temple in the Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai. (Photo: AFP)
