Ecclesiastical peerage of Thailand

Ecclesiastical peerages (Thai: สมณศักดิ์; rtgs: samanasak; literally "ecclesiastical dignity") have traditionally been given to ordained members of the Thai sangha, the community of the Buddhist priests of Thailand.

Each ecclesiastical peer holds a rank (Thai: ยศ; rtgs: yot) and a title (Thai: ราชทินนาม; rtgs: ratchathinnanam). For example, Phra Dharma Kośācārya (Thai: พระธรรมโกศาจารย์; rtgs: Phra Tham Kosachan) is the title of a monk holding the rank of phra rachakhana (Thai: พระราชาคณะ) in the dharma class. In addition to an ecclesiastical peerage, a monk may also be known by a layname (name as a layperson) and a dharmic name.

Holders of certain ranks are given fans of rank (Thai: พัดยศ; rtgs: phat yot).

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