Monk on knife and axe rampage wreaks havoc in Surin temple
Police in Buachet district, Surin province, responded to a report yesterday, January 13, of a monk wielding a knife and an axe, threatening locals at a temple in Ban Srae, Aphon subdistrict.
The monk, 42 year old Kanatsak, was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis.
Upon arriving at the scene, police, along with the Aphon subdistrict emergency services and Buachet Hospital staff, found Kanatsak in the midst of chasing and threatening villagers with the weapons. Officers managed to subdue him and tied his limbs with rope before transporting him to Buachet Hospital for further evaluation.
During his stay at the hospital, Kanatsak managed to free himself from the restraints, causing alarm among the nursing staff and prompting another police intervention.
The incident caused panic among hospital visitors, leading to a brief period of chaos. However, police swiftly brought the situation under control, ensuring no one was harmed or injured.
Family members informed police that Kanatsak, who serves as the abbot of Ban Khok Sa-at Temple in the same district, has a history of mental health issues. Buachet Hospital is currently providing him with appropriate medical treatment, reported KhaoSod.
In related news, a shocking incident unfolded in Udon Thani’s Ban Dung district when a disturbed individual allegedly killed a dog and displayed its butchered remains for sale. The dog, believed to have fled in panic due to new year fireworks, fell victim to the man’s disturbed behaviour.
In other news, police arrested a Thai man for stealing shoes, some valued as high as 50,000 baht, from multiple temples in Bangkok. The man reportedly committed the thefts not for resale but to satisfy personal urges linked to his mental illness.
According to The Nation, approximately 10 million individuals in Thailand are experiencing mental health problems. Notably, only about 2 million have sought treatment, indicating a substantial gap in mental health care access and utilisation.
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