Does anyone know what the deal is here?
I was travelling on the BTS yesterday and there were as many people standing as seated. I was stood in front of a healthy middle aged woman who was occupying a seat designated for monks. I could also see an elderly monk standing in the doorway. This poor old guy was well into his 60's and in real discomfort. I politely drew the woman's attention to this (I simply nodded to her in the monk's direction) and was presented with a mouthful of abuse about how women were entitled to sit wherever they wanted. Jeez this was nothing to do with the guy being a monk, it was about being human. This poor old fella looked like he was going to collapse.
So much for caring about the elderly here. So the monks are only respected if they don't get in the way.....