Drafting Committee Says Thai Monks Seeking Official Religion Should End Fast

Thailand's Constitution Drafting Committee on Saturday called on Buddhist monks to end the protest fast they are staging outside Parliament House. The monks want Buddhism to become the country's official religion under its new constitution. The Nation reports that CDC chairman Prasong Soonsiri said the demand is unjustified and the tactic of fasting in protest is contrary to the Buddhist principle of moderation. (See prior related posting.)