{"id":30605,"date":"2026-05-11T14:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T07:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/?p=30605"},"modified":"2026-05-11T10:27:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T03:27:30","slug":"true-little-monk-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/en\/true-little-monk-3\/","title":{"rendered":"The Thai Journalists Association Honors \u201cTrue Little Monk\u201d,  Initiated by \u201cSuphachai Chearavanont\u201d, as a 2026 Organization Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to the Media, Education, Society, and the Nation, Reflecting 12 Years of Creative Media Cultivating Moral Values Among Thai Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Bangkok, 11 May 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Marking another testament to more than a decade of creative content dedicated to Thai society, the Thai Journalists Association under the Royal Patronage, with the honor of <strong>Mr. Chuan Leekpai, former Prime Minister<\/strong>, presiding over the ceremony, presented the 2026 honorary award for <strong>\u201cOrganization Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to the Media Profession, Education, Society, and the Nation\u201d<\/strong> to True Little Monk Project. Initiated by <strong>Mr. Supachai Chearavanont, Senior Vice Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group \/ Chairman of the Board of Directors of True Corporation Plc<\/strong>, the project reflects his vision and commitment to creating quality media that instills morality and ethics in Thai youth through the experience of Buddhist novice ordination. It aims to plant the seeds of goodness, nurturing young people to become good citizens, while bringing Buddhist teachings to a wider audience from youth to families, Thai society, and viewers around the world so that Dharma can be applied in daily life in a concrete and practical way.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30602 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-1_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-1_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-1_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-1_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-1_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-1_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-1_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>True Little Monk was initiated from the vision and commitment of <strong>Mr. Supachai Chearavanont<\/strong> to preserve and pass on the profound teachings of Buddhism, while promoting morality and ethics in accordance with Buddhist principles. The project provides young people with an opportunity to learn and practice Dharma for self-development, while contributing to a more virtuous and harmonious society. The Dharma reality program \u201cTrue Little Monk\u201d follows the 31-day journey of novice ordination, allowing viewers to learn Dharma alongside the novice monks through live broadcasts on TrueVisions Reality Channel, TrueVisions Reality HD Channel, the True Little Monk application, TrueID, and TrueVisions NOW. Daily highlights are also aired on True4U digital free TV and TruePlookpanya Channel on TrueVisions, which is available free-to-air nationwide and accessible via other devices and satellite receiver systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30601\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-2_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-2_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-2_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-2_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-2_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-2_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30600\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-3_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-3_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-3_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-3_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-3_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-3_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-3_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For this year, <strong>True Little Monk<\/strong> Project continues for its 12<sup>th<\/sup> year, with Charoen Pokphand Group and True Corporation carrying forward their shared commitment to creating a learning space through a live Dharma classroom. Held under the theme <strong>\u201cLand of Dharma, Land of Thailand: Love, Learn, Persevere, and Give with an Awakened Heart\u201d<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> the project aims to nurture young people to grow from within with mindfulness, wisdom, morality, and a spirit of giving. Throughout the one-month ordination period at <strong>Dhaweedharma Practice Center (Rai Saeng Ngam), Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima<\/strong>, the novice monks learn to apply Buddhist principles as a guide for self-discipline and daily living.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30599\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-4_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1642\" height=\"1094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-4_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026.jpg 1642w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-4_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-4_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-4_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-4_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1642px) 100vw, 1642px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full-size wp-image-30598\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-5_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1642\" height=\"1094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-5_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026.jpg 1642w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-5_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-5_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-5_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-5_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1642px) 100vw, 1642px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30597\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-6_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1537\" height=\"1023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-6_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026.jpg 1537w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-6_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-6_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/112-6_True-Little-Monk-TJA-Awards-2026-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1537px) 100vw, 1537px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Photo Caption:<\/u><\/strong> <strong>Mr. Chuan Leekpai, former Prime Minister of Thailand<\/strong>, presented the 2026 honorary award for \u201cOrganization Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to the Media Profession, Education, Society, and the Nation\u201d, organized by the Thai Journalists Association under the Royal Patronage, to <strong>True Little Monk<\/strong>, a project initiated by <strong>Mr. Supachai Chearavanont, Senior Vice Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group \/ Chairman of the Board of Directors of True Corporation Plc<\/strong>. The award was received by <strong>Dr. Naetchanok Wipatasinlapin, Chief Sustainability Officer of True Corporation Plc. and the Executive Producer of True Little Project<\/strong>, with <strong>Mr. Nakhorn Veerapravati, President of the Thai Journalists Association under the Royal Patronage<\/strong>, joining in the congratulatory moment at Muang Thai Life Assurance Auditorium, Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To follow the latest updates on the True Little Monk Project, please visit Facebook: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/truelittlemonkthailand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com\/truelittlemonkthailand<\/a> and TikTok: True Little Monk<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>#\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e13\u0e23\u0e1b\u0e25\u0e39\u0e01\u0e1b\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e18\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21 #\u0e17\u0e23\u0e39\u0e1b\u0e25\u0e39\u0e01\u0e1b\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32 #\u0e1a\u0e27\u0e0a\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e13\u0e23\u0e20\u0e32\u0e04\u0e24\u0e14\u0e39\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e19<\/p>\n<p>#truelittlemonk #trueplookpanya<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bangkok, 11 May 2026 \u2013 Marking another testament to more than a decade of creative content dedicated to Thai society, the Thai Journalists Association under the Royal Patronage, with the honor of Mr. Chuan Leekpai, former Prime Minister, presiding over the ceremony, presented the 2026 honorary award for \u201cOrganization Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":30596,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[312,161],"tags":[2245],"class_list":["post-30605","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bettertogether-en","category-releases-en","tag-trueplookpanya-en"],"acf":[],"author_data":{"id":8,"name":"Krittiya Yangyuen","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3b23dcce6db6527935e645988f8d854236a63bede70fdcb0c8f52de42f301ba3?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30605","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30605"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30605\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30606,"href":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30605\/revisions\/30606"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30605"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}