A Thai ice cream founder has put his business up for sale after deciding to become a monk. NDTV reports the company is listed for about Rs 47 crore, while Times of India describes the sale price as roughly $6 million, covering the same deal in different currencies.
Both outlets say the founder, Siripong, has been openly devoted to Buddhism for years and has long considered monastic life. NDTV adds that he has been planning to become a monk for more than 15 years. Times of India characterizes his business as a roughly 27-year-old enterprise, reflecting the company’s age and how long he has built it before making the transition.
The reporting broadly aligns on the central facts: the decision to become a monk and the act of listing the business for sale at an agreed estimated value. Differences are mainly in how the price is expressed and how each outlet frames the timeline of his devotion and the company’s duration.