It did lead her to gain the name "Voramai", but his political career ended up causing some physical distance.
[1] During a tumor scare in 1954, Voramai was visited by Mae chi Thongsuk, who told her she did not need surgery.
Voramai eventually gained a following, with other Thai women joining her as yellow robed nuns.
[4] She later learned higher ordination as a full bhikkhuni was possible outside of Thailand and was ordained in a Dharmaguptaka lineage in Taiwan in 1971 with the monastic name Ta Tao Fa Tzu, the Thai equivalent of the name being Maha Bodhi Dhammacarya.
[5][6][7][8] After her ordination, Voramai became a prominent teacher and became involved in many conferences and organizations for Buddhist women.