The Ministry of Culture on Monday banned the screening of Arbat, a film about a Buddhist novice who falls for a girl, following complaints that several scenes were disrespectful of Buddhism.

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The Ministry of Culture on Monday banned the screening of Arbat, a film about a Buddhist novice who falls for a girl, following complaints that several scenes were disrespectful of Buddhism.

By: Bangkok Post | Published: 13 Oct 2015

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