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A THAI Buddhist monk and his pack of 12 dogs have become known for their daily journey along a river in Thailand's Pathum Thani province.
Every morning, Luang Por Chamnan sets off on a boat down the Chao Phraya River with more than a dozen dogs that were once abandoned at the temple.
Photos and videos shared online show the animals calmly on the boat as it moves along the river at dawn, some peering curiously over the sides while others sit quietly beside the monk.
According to reports, he's become so famous that many people gather and wait on the riverbank to see him and his canine companions sailing by.
And the journey has gone viral on social media for the joy it brings.
Many of the dogs were abandoned at the temple over the years before being taken in and cared for by the monks.
What started with one small white dog has grown into a pack of about 20, looked after by Chamnan and temple aides.
Around 12 of them typically join the daily boat rides, while older dogs stay behind at the temple.
"It started because people abandoned dogs here. Originally, there was only one.
"We just kept taking care of them. Now they follow me everywhere, and we normally sleep in the same room.
"When I get up in the morning to go on the alms round, they bark and follow along. So, they've been following me ever since." – May 22, 2026
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