Sinful: Ex-nun claims reveal monk-key business at Isaan temple
A former Thai nun exposed the inappropriate behaviour of an abbot at Dan Phra In Temple in the Isaan province of Mukdahan, claiming the monk engaged in sexual activities with her for over seven years and gave her large sums of money donated by Buddhists.
The former nun, Phorn, urged the news Facebook page เจ๊มอย v+ (J Moi V+) to share her story with the public. The page subsequently posted a brief account of her claims yesterday, January 13.
“A Thai woman revealed her secret relationship with an abbot. They first engaged in sexual activity at an outdoor ceremony venue within the temple. The monk also frequently gave her money.”
Phorn revealed to the media that the monk, identified only as Phol, told her in 2014 that she had been his wife in their past lives. He urged her to attend a Dhamma retreat at the temple to atone for the karma they had accumulated together in those lives.
Phorn said she decided to become a nun and reside at the temple from 2015 onwards. She accused the monk of raping her in 2015 and threatening her to remain silent, saying he would commit suicide if she revealed the matter. The monk also reportedly threatened to take his life if she ended their relationship.
According to Phorn, Phol began giving her sums of money ranging from 1,000 to over 10,000 baht at a time. However, Phorn ultimately decided to leave the cloisters and expose Phol, alleging he failed to keep promises made to her.
Phorn claimed Phol broke his promise to use a condom during sexual intercourse and was unfaithful to her. Their disputes eventually led to the end of their relationship.
Phorn shared screenshots of conversations between her and Phol, in which he expressed love for her and conversed in a manner typical of a romantic couple. She also provided voice recordings, money transfer receipts, and other evidence, which are currently under review by the provincial monk committee.
Phol was summoned today, January 14, to appear before the committee for questioning. He denied having any relationship with Phorn, accusing her of fabricating the story to tarnish his reputation. The committee pledged to defrock Phol if the allegations are proven true.
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