Ayutthaya Temple Appoints Acting Abbot After Former Head Monk Disrobes
Wat Phutthaisawan in Ayutthaya, Thailand, has appointed a deputy provincial chief monk as acting abbot following the disrobing of its former abbot, Luang Por Choti. This unusual transition marks a notable administrative change within the Thai Buddhist clergy.
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