Prayer in the Covid-19 pandemic: giving dignity to the dead in Buddhist Thailand
(WorldNews Asia)

BANGKOK (AFP) - In Thailand, Buddhist funerals can last up to 100 days - but the coronavirus pandemic is forcing families to drastically tone down their traditions. Sprinkling rose and marigold petals over cremated bone fragments as a monk chanted, Pakawat Jityomnant reflected on a conundrum unique to the Covid-19 era. Had he adequately paid respect to his late father, while ensuring his last rites did not contribute to the disease...