Deputy PM Pakaorn directs the National Office of Buddhism to implement proactive measures and establish a centralized accounting database linking all temples nationwide. The move aims to improve financial transparency and detect misconduct early, following recent scandals involving monks. Key initiatives include a central accounting system (recently allocated 60+ million baht budget) to monitor temple finances and a registry to verify legitimate ordained monks. Pakaorn emphasizes that deeper spiritual discipline, not just laws, is needed to prevent such issues.
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