When referring to Monks, it is improper to say "Gihn Khao" to mean eat, you should always say "Chan Ahan." Most food is consumed by noon although limited types of beverages may be offered and consumed until dawn the next day.
Jungle Monks in Thailand follow a lot of rules when it comes to eating. Food must be offered by hand from a layperson or "Yohm" and those who have received food can then share food with other Monks. Yohm at the temple do not sit and eat with Monks but eat what Monks have left over plus other food prepared earlier that morning.
Note specific dishes in this video are not necessarily representative of all temples ("Wat") because various temples across Thailand will have a differing menu depending on location and specific food items found in that area. This video is to a degree representative of the food you may encounter at a Jungle Temple in Northeast Thailand.
Contrary to common belief, receiving alms or "Bin Tabat" does not involve begging because Monks are not allowed to request anything. Bin Tabat is a ritual that offers yohm/villagers/laypeople the opportunity to donate food, thus increasing their sense of worth, pride in their community and the feeling that they have done something beneficial as they begin a new day.
Offerings are made out of respect for the monastic community which, in Dagwood's experience, causes individual Monks to feel they must uphold the reputation of the temple and be worthy of the alms. .
Part 3 of a series that covers a Thai Jungle Monk's daily routine, so you may want to watch Parts 1 & 2 first for the sake of continuity.
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00:00 Intro
01:00 Sala (Main Hall)
03:00 Food Offered
05:15 Food Names
09:26 รับการให้พร (Blessing)
11:40 After Talk
16:06 Outro