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Police said the case first came to their attention in mid-June, when they learned that an abbot in Bangkok had suddenly left the monkhood after being extorted by a woman.

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In response to the conscription law, some have said on social media that they would enter the monkhood or get married early to dodge military service.

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The nexus between the military and monkhood is nothing new.

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Today on “Modern Love,” Jay shares how anyone can bring the lessons of monkhood into dating and love — even if you’ve never stepped foot in an ashram.

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“I have traded the monkhood for manhood.”

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