Suwapan, who supervises the National Buddhism Office, said the reform panel did not submit the proposal. He said the government would reform the national&nbsp; religion in line with suggestions of representatives of monks.

Suwapan denies plan to collect taxes from monks

Thailand faces warmer, shorter winter as Bangkok lows hit 19°C

Anti-IMF protesters plan two-day Bangkok sit-in for policy transparency on October 15–16

Two cargo ships sink near Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

Bangkok warns residents of possible water level rise in Saen Saep Canal

Nongluck is a senior economic journalist covering the macroeconomics, real estate, and corporate investment strategies driving growth across Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Suwapan denies plan to collect taxes from monks

PM's Office Minister SuwapanTanyuwattana denied that the now-defunct Buddhism reform committee has proposed collecting taxes on monks who have income of over Bt20,000 a month.

'Speeding' motorcycle rider plunges 6 metres down hole on Thonburi road

Military trucks on standby at 11 Bangkok districts to transport commuters

Constitutional Court chief orders probe into ‘leak’ of witness’ statement