Banglamung, Chonburi– A joyful and auspicious ordination ceremony took place at Wat Khao Boonmee Dararam (also known as Wat Thung Kha) in the Huai Yai Subdistrict as the Kaewsaeng and Promwiang families jointly sponsored the monastic ordination of two young men: Mr. Chayanon Kaewsaeng (affectionately called “Nak Ball”) and Mr. Theeraphong Pha Phrae (known as “Nak Boy”).
The event was led by key family members including Ms. Amporn Kaewsaeng (aunt), Mr. Surapol Kaewsaeng (father of Chayanon), Mrs. Orathai Promwiang (mother of Theeraphong), Mr. Tha Kaewsaeng (grandfather), Mr. Prasoet Promwiang (grandfather), Mrs. Phuang Kaewsaeng (grandmother), and Mrs. Phitsamai Promwiang (grandmother). The temple grounds were filled with an atmosphere of pride and reverence as relatives, close friends, and well-wishers gathered in large numbers to celebrate and make merit.
Distinguished guests in attendance included Mr. Phongthasit Pijanant, Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province; Mr. Anusak Piriyomorn, District Chief of Bang Lamung; Pol. Col. Anak Sathongyu, Superintendent of Pattaya Police Station; Pol. Col. Natthaphon PhongSukSakun, Superintendent of Nong Prue Police Station; Pol. Lt. Col. Siriwat Katchamat, Deputy Superintendent (Crime Suppression) of Mueang Pattaya Police Station; Mr. Nathaphon Jinda, Deputy District Chief of Bang Lamung; Mr. Wuthithorn Saengurai, Pattaya City Council Member; Mr. Sitthichai Atchayasong, Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization Council Member and member of the Pattaya City Council Committee; along with other government officials, local politicians, business owners, community members, relatives, and friends.
In keeping with traditional Thai Buddhist customs, before entering the ordination hall (ubosot), the novices participated in the circumambulation ritual, walking clockwise around the ordination hall three times to reflect on the sincerity and purity of body, speech, and mind required for ordination. The families organized a grand “nak procession” around the hall for five rounds, during which coins and banknotes were scattered as alms to symbolize generosity and merit-making.
The ordination was graciously officiated by Phra Kru Palad Sarawut Thitapanyo, Ph.D., Abbot of Wat Huai Yai and Ecclesiastical Head of Subdistrict Nong Prue Zone 2, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, who served as the preceptor (upajjhaya).
Upon ordination, Mr. Chayanon Kaewsaeng received the monastic name “Thanawutthi” (ฐานะวุฒิโฒ), signifying one who possesses stability, prosperity, and success in duties and career. Mr. Theeraphong Pha Phrae was given the name “Theerapanyo” (ธีรปัญโญ), denoting a wise and excellent scholar.
The two new monks will now reside in the saffron robes to repay the kindness of their parents, in accordance with long-standing Thai Buddhist tradition. They will study the Dhamma and Vinaya (Buddhist teachings and discipline) at Wat Khao Boonmee Dararam (Wat Thung Kha).
