Category: History of Nak Tham

December 3, 2025

History of Nak Tham, Part 2: The Criterion of “Samanera Ru Tham” — The Origins of Dhamma Examinations for Military Conscription Exemption

In B.E. 2448 (R.E. 124 / 1905 CE), His Majesty the King graciously enacted the Military Conscription Act. Under this act, monks were generally exempted from military service, but novices (Samanera) were exempted only...

History of Nak Tham

December 3, 2025

History of Nak Tham, Part 1: Origins and Background

Since ancient times, the education of Buddhist monks and novices in Thailand has centered on the study of the Pali language, known as Pariyatti Dhamma (Dhamma studies). This system focused on learning Pali to...