The 9th Grade Buddhist Theology Examination
Bangkok Bank has continued to organize a congratulatory ceremony for Buddhist monks who have passed the examination in the ninth grade, the highest grade, in Buddhist theology. The ceremony was held for the 53rd year in 2026 and altogether 2,128 graduates, comprising 1,767 monks and 361 novices, have participated in the Bank’s ceremonies. Most of the monks remain ordained and take various responsibilities in Sangha administration today, indicating their determination to maintaining the religion.
In 2026, 92 monks and 29 novices passed the test. The 29 novices will be ordained as monks under royal patronage. Bangkok Bank is proud to help maintain religion by supporting the education of Buddhist monks