[eskimosik]

This has turned into quite the interesting discussion. Re Steve's reply, I haven't read up on Thai law, so I'm only speaking on hearsay from Thais, but I was told that monks aren't prosecuted, only disrobed. But you say they're turned over for prosecution after disrobement? Are they subject to the full force of the law if it's a crime committed while a monk?

And I agree, the media seems to love exposing monks. Reform would be a good thing, I believe. Help recoup the good name of the Sangha which has suffered some buffeting in the public estimation. So far you'll never see such outing of bad behavior with the royal family. Perhaps the day will come, given the undercurrent of dislike toward the Crown Prince that I've heard expressed by some Thais behind closed doors, and how they like to gossip about his checkered past. Or perhaps they will be willing to forgive and accept him upon his accession. Here's to hoping there's no civil war when that time comes.