Classification of Thai Buddha Monk

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Definition of the Thai Buddha Monks:

หลวงพี่ or "LUANG PHI" is classified for a young monk.
หลวงพ่อ or "LUANG PHO / LUANG PHOR" is classified for a middle aged monk.
หลวงปู่ or "LUANG PU / LUANG POO" is classified for a old renowned monk.
หลวงตา or "LUANG TA" ( classified for becoming a monk at older age ) is less respectful that "LUANG PHO / LUANG PHOR".
หลวงเถระ or "LUANG THERA" is classified for a man being a monk for 10 years.

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forum Wrote:Definition of the Thai Buddha Monks:

หลวงพี่ or "LUANG PHI" is classified for a young monk.
หลวงพ่อ or "LUANG PHO / LUANG PHOR" is classified for a middle aged monk.
หลวงปู่ or "LUANG PU / LUANG POO" is classified for a old renowned monk.
หลวงตา or "LUANG TA" ( classified for becoming a monk at older age ) is less respectful that "LUANG PHO / LUANG PHOR".
หลวงเถระ or "LUANG THERA" is classified for a man being a monk for 10 years.

Now I know what it means. Thanxs!