Anna1111 wrote:
The last I heard some - or all - of them were planning to become Buddhist Monks in honor of the man who died rescuing them (he had been a Monk).
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/25/world/asia/thai-boys-ordained-monks.html
Monk-hood in Thai Buddhism (unlike in Christianity) is often a short term commitment - but I think it involves seclusion or silence. (During my brief visit to Thailand years ago, I was told that it was custom for young men to either serve as Soldiers or as Monks after high school - and nearly all do one or the other)
Well, that's a pretty neat way to honor the guy. Thanks for the update. I wonder how it will impact their lives.