These monks are known as Phra Nak Phatthana and are outspreaded throughout
the rural areas, especially during the 1970s and 1980s. They perceive themselves not
only as the spiritual leaders but also the leaders in development works. They devote
themselves to all kind of development projects even in collaboration with the government
officials sometimes. As a monk, he can influence villagers to cooperate. Main success of
development monk depends very much on his personal devotion as well as his own
personal charisma.