Officially, only men can become monks and novices in Thailand under a Buddhist order that since 1928 has forbidden the ordination of women. The country does not recognize female monks or novices.

The Thai soccer team and their coach who were trapped in a cave for more than two weeks before being rescued had their heads shaved Tuesday while they preparing for Buddhist ordination.

“This temple will be where they will reside after the ordination and I hope they ... Phra Khru Prayutjetiyanukarn. Buddhist males in Thailand are traditionally expected to enter the monkhood ...

Buddhism has been unwelcoming toward women and transgender people: Some temples in northern Thailand have signs that say women are not allowed to enter the ordination hall area because of ...

Ordination of men and women Ordination is an important part of the Buddhist life course. Thai Buddhists often enter monastic life for short periods, temporarily being ordained as monks or nuns.

Eleven of the rescued Thai boys, along with their coach Ekapol Chanthawong, pose for a photo with Buddhist monks following their ordination ceremony to become Buddhist novices and a monk ...

Ordination is an important part of the Buddhist life course. Thai Buddhists often enter a monastery for a short period of time, temporarily being ordained as a monk or nun. Even for those who ...

“In practice, Thai monasteries will let anyone to buat ... tells TIME that it’s common practice for people to seek ordination as Buddhist monks for a limited time after causing harm to others, ...