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| | Buddhist Channel | Buddhism News, Headlines | Thailand | Thai Premier backs Santi Asoke sect's inclusion |
 | | His statement was welcomed by Santi Asoke supporter Maj-Gen Chamlong Srimuang, who said the Sangha Council's ruling not to allow leading sect member Than Chan to be on the ceremony's organising panel, was not final. |
 | | Deputy government spokeswoman Sansanee Nakpong said the prime minister told yesterday's cabinet meeting that he wanted to see the organising of more religious activities like Sunday's national merit-making ceremony, which showed the unity of all religions thereby confirming there were no religious conflicts in Thailand. |
 | | An informed source who asked not to be named said Mr Thaksin, who wanted to see all Buddhist groups united, would certainly not want the Santi Asoke sect to hold religious ceremonies separately from the events at Buddha Monthon. |
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