Supreme Patriarch donates B2m to buy masks for monksThe Supreme Patriarch and senior monks arrive for a meeting of the Supreme Sangha Council in Nakhon Pathom on June 10, 2018. (File photo)The Supreme Patriarch has donated 2 million baht for the purchase of face masks for monks across the country to protect themselves from Covid-19, said Prime Minister's Office Minister Tewan Liptapallop. He said the masks will be given to monks, as well as temple visitors. Mr Tewan said the temples have been encouraged to remain open as usual to provide guidance to people facing troubles caused by the spread of the virus. “Temples are vulnerable spots, but they have to remain open because religions help people."

Source: Bangkok Post March 03, 2020 12:11 UTC