AI In-brief 13 Sept 12:54

Monks and novices barred from joining the protest

The Sangha Supreme Council has issued urgent letters to temples nationwide, explicitly barring monks and novices from participating in any political activities, reiterating a 1995 rule.
Chief monks of administrative divisions are empowered to take disciplinary action against violators, with punishments ranging from a warning to expulsion from the monkhood.
The National Office of Buddhism will collaborate with temple abbots to develop long-term guidelines to prevent future participation and will notify law enforcement to investigate the status of monks at protests to prevent imposters.
This directive follows observations of monks and novices at recent protests, prompting the Council to issue four resolutions to address and prevent such involvement.

AI In-brief Today 12:38

NSC mulls contingency plans to cope with potential security threats

The National Security Council (NSC) held a special meeting to formulate contingency plans addressing global security threats, including Middle East tensions, cyber threats, and general unpredictability.
The council aims to refine existing national preparedness plans into more specific and actionable operational strategies to effectively cope with volatile international situations.
The NSC is proactively developing various potential scenarios to anticipate outcomes and ensure appropriate, rapid responses to evolving global challenges.