Bangkok: "Phumtham" reveals "Somdej Phra Sangharaj" ordered the revision of monastic laws, increasing the strictness of old laws, indicating that the problems that occurred were a small part of the decline of Buddhism. Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, acting Prime Minister, revealed after paying homage on the occasion of Buddhist Lent 2568 to Somdet Phra Ariyawongsakattaya, Somdet Phra Sangkharat Sakol Maha Sanghaparinayok and Somdet Phra Maha Wirawong at Wat Ratchabophit Sathit that Somdet Phra Sangkharat blessed us to work hard. He also wanted cooperation from all parties. The most important issue is to preserve Buddhism. He said to handle it to the fullest. If it is a violation of Parajika, it must be done according to the existing discipline. Currently, there is a discussion that the civilian sector is trying to ask for permission to issue regulations. He agreed with Somdet Phra Maha Wirawong that he wanted to review the old law and increase strictness. If anything is to be written, do it to the fullest. Do not let Buddhism deteriorate. And this matter is a specific issue. Social media talks too far. It is a matter that must be strictly enforced. And if the law is amended, it should be discussed at the Sangha Supreme Council. But it is considered that His Majesty has already given the principle that strict action must be taken.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat Pankaew, deputy commander of the Central Investigation Bureau, who came out to state that he was preparing to open a new case involving a monk of the Somdej rank, but it was not related to the case of Miss Golf, Mr. Phumtham said that he had not received a report yet, but had heard from the media that he thought that he had now spoken with Pol. Lt. Gen. Jiraphop Phuridet, commander of the Central Investigation Bureau, and had ordered Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat to do his best and then review it. At the moment, it was a matter for the operational side, which he had ordered Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat to proceed with and for the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to take additional action.