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 51th year in 2024 and altogether 1,935 graduates, comprising 1,616 monks and 319 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 2024, 62 monks and 14 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