Buddhist extremism in Thailand fits neatly into junta’s plans
Thai Buddhist monks pray at Wat Dhammakaya. Pic: AP.
Controversial Buddhist monk Wirathu, who is accused of instigating sectarian violence between Buddhists and Muslims through his sermons in Myanmar. Pic: AP.
by 1st December 2015
BESET by a painful economic downturn, clouded by political uncertainties and plagued by numerous human rights abuses attributed to the ruling junta, Thailand’s rulers are throwing a spanner in the media narrative by launching a controversial campaign to establish Buddhism as the country’s official religion.
Buddhist Extremism in Thailand Fits Neatly Into Junta’s Plans by Thavam Ratna
Buddhist Extremism in Thailand Fits Neatly Into Junta’s Plans by Thavam Ratna
