Udon Map recently had the opportunity to speak with the head monks (abbott) at two local temples. We were able to ask anything we wanted (within the limit of common courtesy, of course) and no topic was off limits.

 

We started with Abbott Prakroo Pho Thi Thamma Ko Sit, of Wat Pho Chai, Ban Dua, Tambon Makkaeng Muang Udon Thani, 54 years old.

 

He was born 54 years ago in Nongbua Lamphu (which was part of Udon Thani until it was established as a separate province in 1993). He has eight brothers and sisters.