The public screening was originally scheduled for Thursday.

Sahamongkolfilm International Co Ltd, the producer of the film, announced the news on its Facebook on Monday evening.

The film is about a novice who reluctantly entered monkhood and had a forbidden relationship with a girl. They both discovered a mystery in the temple.

Thai media said the scenes deemed inappropriate include those on romance, drug use, disrespect toward a Buddha image, all by the young novice.

Abat in Thai means punishments for offences against Buddhist rules for monks and novices.

Thai media reported the censorship board, which had invited a monk to join the session, resolved to ban the screening following complaints the film was a disrespect to Buddhism and would not create any value for Thai society.

At this stage, the producer chose not to appeal but will recut and resubmit the film for consideration in a week, Thai media said. 

Stars in the film include award-winners Charlie Trairat, who played the novice, and Sorapong Chatree.