Temple Committee Declines Fried Banana Offering at 3 PM
Am Witthawat attempted to donate 15 boxes of fried bananas to a temple committee in the afternoon, but was told the monks had already eaten and could not accept the offering. He insisted he would make the donation himself, sparking a debate over money collection and the uniqueness of his fried‑banana stall at Wat Rai Khing. The incident, discussed in a live stream and on social media, drew attention from locals and netizens alike.
Am Witthawat met the temple committee in the afternoon, intending to bring 15 boxes of fried bananas to offer to the monks and asked whether they should collect payment. He was told no because the monks had already eaten and cannot eat at 3 pm, so he said he would offer them himself, noting that whenever he collects money he always receives the full amount. After winning an auction for a stall at Wat Rai Khing and selecting his own distinctive fried‑banana recipe, his shop attracts long queues every day. Recently, Am went live to discuss the various dramas, including the price of the fried bananas, and spoke in the Lao dialect, recounting how the committee wanted to buy 15 boxes to offer at 3 pm. Those who understood Lao summarized his reply: the monks cannot eat at that time, so if they wish to make an offering he will do it himself. The committee said they would pay 1,500 baht and bring the bananas, but Am insisted he would make the offering himself, unrelated to the committee, because the monks had already eaten. He added that when it comes to collecting money he always collects the full amount. Am also shared a post by Pumpuay with a caption that resonated with netizens, saying he represents the village. On the opening day of his shop, the fried bananas sold out quickly as crowds flocked in, leaving him surprised.
