Nino Shocked by Tid Choti Scandal, Fears Impact on Likay
Likay actor Nino expresses deep shock and heartbreak over the scandal surrounding Tid Choti, whom he has respected since childhood, raising concerns over declining public faith affecting traditional performers.
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- Nino expressed deep shock and sadness over the scandal involving Tid Choti
- He has respected Tid Choti since age 14 during their time with Sornram Nam Phet
- Expressed concerns that declining faith will reduce temple visits and harm Likay troupes
- Urged Buddhists to separate individual misconduct from core religious teachings
A wave of emotional distress has rippled through traditional Thai performing arts circles after Nino, a young lead actor from the "Song Thepabut Sut Tee Rak" Likay troupe, spoke out regarding the recent scandal involving Tid Choti. Nino admitted to feeling completely shocked, initially believing the reports were fake news since he had recently visited to make merit alongside him. However, upon seeing clear photographic and video evidence circulated across media outlets, he acknowledged that wrongdoings must be addressed according to facts and evidence.
Reflecting on his past bond, the young Likay performer shared that he grew up immersed in strong faith, having known and respected Tid Choti since he was 14 years old while working with the Sornram Nam Phet troupe. Even after establishing his own Likay troupe, he continued to seek blessings for stage backdrops from him and kept sacred amulets at his home altar.
Recurring scandals involving religious figures often trigger widespread collateral damage on community livelihoods relying heavily on temple events and traditional merit-making ceremonies, such as folk theatrical troupes, musicians, and local vendors operating around sacred grounds, who suffer financial losses despite having no involvement in the controversies.
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Beyond personal heartbreak, Nino voiced grave concerns regarding broader economic impacts on cultural professions and local merchants whose livelihoods depend on temple-based traditions. He noted that frequent controversies within religious circles have visibly diminished public faith, leading to fewer visitors at temples and subsequently dealing a severe blow to performance bookings.
"Likay performances are deeply intertwined with temples and traditions. When people lose faith and stop visiting temples, booking requests decrease, and local vendors cannot sell their goods. It creates a widespread ripple effect, especially among younger generations whose perception of religion might shift, leading them to lose faith entirely."
Nino, Lead Actor of Song Thepabut Sut Tee Rak Likay Troupe
This atmosphere of declining trust has compounded difficulties for organizers and performance troupes already facing economic slowdowns, raising fears that youth may develop a cynical view toward religious institutions.
Concluding his remarks, Nino offered advice to news followers and Buddhists, urging everyone to exercise careful judgment when consuming news reports. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing between individual misconduct and the intrinsic purity of religious teachings, asking the public not to generalize wrongdoings to the point of abandoning their faith entirely.
Source: Thairath Entertainment
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