The 9th Grade Buddhist Theology Examination
Bangkok Bank has continued to organize a congratulatory luncheon for Buddhist monks who have passed the examination in the ninth grade, the highest grade, in Buddhist theology. The luncheon was held for the 50th year in 2023 and altogether 1,859 graduates, comprising 1,560 monks and 299 novices, have participated in the Bank’s ceremonies. Most of the monks remain ordained today, indicating their acceptance of the important responsibility of maintaining the religion.
In 2023, 50 monks and 10 novices passed the test. The ten novices will be ordained as monks under royal patronage. Bangkok Bank is proud to help maintain religion by supporting the education of Buddhist monks.