Thai girl inspires Buddhist nun programme

Not many women are ordained as Buddhist nuns, and even fewer are allowed to join religious orders.

It is common practice for Buddhist boys to become monks as part of their adult development. Not many women, however, are ordained as Buddhist nuns, and even fewer girls are allowed to join religious orders.

Yet one young girl’s calling in Thailand is making a difference.

Al Jazeera’s Florence Looi reports from Bangkok.

Source: Al Jazeera