2019 Thai documentary Come and See. The 84-minute film included extensive interviews with both supporters and critics of Wat Phra Dhammakaya regarding its teachings and practices, and chronicled the events of the 23-day lockdown of the temple by the Thai military junta in 2017. The film received critical acclaim as a type of long-form journalism that presented a wide range of views and provided a unique investigation into the temple and its alleged controversies that differed from what was seen in mainstream media reports. The film premiered in 2019 at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, but was banned in Thailand by Thai media censors. The ban on the film was lifted after two years, with the film premiering in Thai theaters in April 2021 and being made available on Thai Netflix in August of the same year. The filmmaker expressed surprise for the film's approval, given the behavior of the Thai military regime toward the temple in the past. News analysts described the film's approval as a possible attempt by Thailand's military-backed government to moderate its image in the wake of the 2020-2022 Thai Protests. See also Suppression of monasteries Notes Citations References published as a monograph in 2016 External links Dhammakaya Foundation (official website) Dhammakaya Media Channel National Geographic documentary introducing the temple at 41:52 mins, for version accessible outside of the US, see here Bangkok Podcast interview about the Klongchan controversy with Phra Pandit from Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen Interview with Dhammakaya practitioner, by journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk from Khaosod English Inside the Controversy: Dhammakaya Uncovered - A documentary film by Nottapon Boonprakob White Lotus - A documentary film by Somchay Phakonkham Buddhism in Thailand Buddhist organizations Religious organizations established in 1970 1970 establishments in Thailand Buildings and structures completed in 1982 Phra Dhammakaya Thai Theravada Buddhist temples and monasteries Visionary environments Dhammakaya tradition Buddhism-related controversies