Thailand’s female monks fight for recognition

‘Bhikkhunis’ and their monasteries are not legally recognised by Thailand’s Buddhist leadership – or by the government – and do not enjoy state funding and other support the country’s 300,000 male monks are granted.

Thailand’s female monks, known in Buddhist scripture as bhikkhunis, are defying a 90-year-old ban.

They want to be ordained as Buddhist monks and their actions are gaining popularity.

Al Jazeera’s Scott Heidler reports from Bangkok.