BANGKOK, 31 October 2014 The National Legislative Assembly has presented royally-bestowed Kathin robes to monks at Soi Thong Temple in Bangkok, and made donation to the repairs of temple buildings.
NLA Speaker Phonphet Wichitchonchai yesterday led the delegation of NLA members in presenting the robes to the monks who had observed Buddhist Lent at the temple in Bang Sue, Bangkok. He was accompanied by NLA First Deputy Speaker Surachai Liengbunloetchai and NLA Second Deputy Speaker Phirasak Phochit. Others in the delegation included officials from the Secretariat of the Senate and other members of the NLA.
With contributions from members of the public and those within the delegation, the NLA representatives also donated over 1.6 million baht for the temple for the purpose of repairs and maintenance.
