Monk attacked in Bangkok temple in midnight knife assault

A temple resident under the influence of alcohol attacked a monk with a knife in the middle of the night in Bangkok. The monk sustained injuries requiring three stitches. The assailant, known for his loud and belligerent behaviour when drunk, had previous altercations with the monk.

Late last night, a monk from a well-known temple in Phasi Charoen district, Bangkok was attacked by a temple resident wielding a knife within the monk’s quarters. The incident was reported around midnight when volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation were alerted to a stabbing at a temple located in Soi Thoet Thai 41/1.

Upon arrival, the volunteers found 32 year old Boat (nickname) standing at the scene with a stab wound to his abdomen, bleeding profusely. Immediate first aid was administered before he was rushed to Somdet Phra Pinklao Hospital. Reporters visited the temple yesterday to check on the monk’s condition and gathered further details about the incident.

Boat explained that the assailant, known as Boy, around 30 years old, frequently visits the temple. He recounted that Boy knocked on his door late at night, claiming to have something to give him. Upon opening the door, Boat saw Boy in a drunken state, brandishing a large machete-like knife. Realising the danger, Boat grabbed a nearby knife to defend himself.

“Boy immediately started slashing at me without hesitation. Even though I tried to defend myself, I still ended up with a wound that required three stitches. If I hadn’t protected myself, the injuries could have been much worse.”

The monk further mentioned that he had a prior argument with Boy but it had been resolved. However, Boy’s habitual drinking often led to loud and disruptive behaviour, and he had previously caused trouble for Boat on several occasions. This latest incident was the most severe, escalating to the point of a knife attack in the dead of night.

Boat expressed his concern about maintaining the sanctity of his monkhood and not wanting it to be tainted by such violence. He added that the temple officials would decide the next steps, but his family was determined to pursue legal action against Boy, reported KhaoSod.