Monk’s Starbucks latte confession brews storm on TikTok

A video posted on TikTok by a monk has sparked controversy online. The monk, seen drinking a famous brand of coffee, Starbucks, thanked his followers for their donations that allowed him to afford the beverage.

“Thanks to the donations from my followers, I can sit here at Starbucks today, feeling satisfied.”

The monk clearly states in the video that the Starbucks coffee he is enjoying was purchased with the money donated by his followers.

“I am full now, all thanks to the money from my followers. No matter how many cups of Starbucks I drink, it’s always thanks to them.”

The video prompted a flood of critical comments from netizens. Some have pointed out the stark contrast between the monk’s indulgence in a Starbucks coffee and his followers who can only afford a 20-baht cup of coffee.

The video has stirred up a debate online, with some criticising the monk for his excessive lifestyle, while others defended his choice. Many thought that a monk should lead a life of simplicity and should not be seen enjoying luxury items like Starbucks coffee. They felt that this was inappropriate and disrespectful to the religion, reported KhaoSod.

On the other hand, some defended the monk, saying that he had every right to enjoy a cup of coffee. They argued that there was nothing wrong with him using the donations he received to treat himself. They felt that the criticism was unnecessary and that people should not judge him for his choices.

Despite the mixed reactions, the video has certainly stirred up a debate about the appropriateness of monks enjoying luxury items. People are now questioning the practice of donating money to monks, raising questions about how these funds should be used.

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