Nehn Suk

Nehn Suk was found by Phra Khru Ba in an Akha hill tribe village, playing in the dirt with chickens and pigs.

His parents had disappeared, probably having re-crossed the border into Burma. He had no one to care for him apart from an old woman who fed him on occasions. Although Nehn Suk was famished and could not speak a word when he met the Abbot, he was fascinated with his tattoos and a bond slowly developed between the two. Nehn Suk came to live at the monastery and began speaking after a year.

He is very attached and respectful of the Abbot, whom he considers his father. Although his ordeal in early life has left its mark, Nehn Suk is now able to communicate well, meditate, write and speak in the Thai language and accompany the rest of the novice's on their daily alms round.