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THAMKRABOK MONASTERY
[DETOXIFICATION AND REHABILITATION CENTER]
TERMS AND REGULATIONS
I agree to accept the following terms and regulations during the full period of my stay at THAMKRABOK MONASTERY:
1. Length of stay
The detoxification process lasts a minimum of 7 days.
The maximum stay in THAMKRABOK MONASTERY for detoxification is limited to 28 days in total. During this time I will live in The Hey (the treatment compound of the Monastery).
(Exceptions to the minimum or maximum length of stay require the agreement of the senior monk in charge).
2. Fees and donations
The detoxification and the lodging are free.
Donations are welcome. They have to be put in an envelope with the name and the sum on it and put into one of the donation-boxes.
3. Personal belongings and money
Having come here by my own, I will convert an adequate sum of my money into "coupons", equivalent to Baht, which serve as currency to pay for food and other daily necessities (water, soft drinks, cigarettes etc.) within the detoxification area.
I am responsible for my own personal spending and budget.
My passport, money above that required for "coupons", and personal belongings must be deposited at the Reception Office. A receipt will be given.
If I have come through an organization, I will follow the instructions agreed between that organization, Thamkrabok and myself.
4. Admission to the treatment
The detox treatment is not recommended during pregnancy or after a recent operation.
It is a requirement before treatment that alcoholics and problem drinkers refrain from all alcohol, preferably under medical supervision, for at least 7 day before arriving at Thamkrabok.
Before starting with the treatment, I will attend the mandatory ceremony of Sajja. I will take the sacred vow not to consume, to encourage or to promote alcohol or drugs of any kind in the future. Before taking Sajja I will be informed about the content, the importance and the form of this ceremony.
If I relapse I will not be accepted for a second treatment in THAMKRABOK MONASTERY.
5. Rules and sanctions
I will respect the rules of THAMKRABOK MONASTERY:
a) I will not smuggle in, procure, consume or promote any kind of drugs, alcohol or medicine during the full length of my stay.
b) I will wear the clothing provided by THAMKRABOK MONASTERY.
c) I will attend the mandatory parts of the 7 day detoxification, such as 'vomiting' on at least the first 5 days, taking steam baths (sauna) every day, taking the herbal pills and participating in the meditation sessions.
d) I will respect and follow the orders given by the personnel within the detoxification area.
e) I will be responsible for the cleanliness of my clothes as well as for the lodging.
f) To walk or work outside The Hey is only permitted when a monk or novice accompanies me.
In the case of violation of these rules or of any delinquent behavior, THAMKRABOK MONASTERY has the full right of:
- Warning the patient
- Definitive expelling of the patient
- Handing the patient over to the police or to the tourist police
- Informing the patient's embassy
- Informing the patient's relatives
6. Responsibility of the patient
I am fully responsible for my nourishment, hygiene and health.
I am responsible for my constructive attitude and behavior concerning THAMKRABOK MONASTERY and my fellow-patients.
I am fully responsible for financial compensation of any damage I might involuntarily or voluntarily produce.
7. Responsibility of THAMKRABOK MONASTERY:
THAMKRABOK MONASTERY is free to accept or to refuse patients for detoxification.
THAMKRABOK MONASTERY is responsible for my lodging and for my detoxification.
In case of an accident or of my death, THAMKRABOK MONASTERY cannot accept any responsibility and therefore cannot and will not be liable in any way.
8. Problems
If I have medical problems, I will contact a monk. Personal problems can be reported and discussed with one of the monks in charge.
The registration and check-in procedure is completed on location.
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