A man dressed like a monk approached STOMPer CC at a cofeeshop and asked him for money. The STOMPer wonders if the man was allowed to ask for money at a coffee shop and if he was even a real monk.
The STOMPer elaborates:
"These pictures were taken this morning when I went for my breakfast at a kopitiam at Bukit Batok East Ave 4.
"I was enjoying my breakfast when I was approached by a man who was dressed like a monk in saffron robes.
"He was carrying an alms bowl and he asked me for a dollar. He spoke broken English with a heavy Thai accent.
"I told him that he should go to a temple for help instead of soliciting for money at a coffeeshop.
"He left and went to the next table to ask for money.
"Are these foreign 'monks' allowed to beg in coffeeshops?
"I am not sure if he is a real or a fake monk."
Anyone anywhere can ask around for donations. Its the same as asking for help.
You do not have to donate if u do not want to.