Monk
Monk news in Thailand, covering religious affairs, controversies, and Buddhist traditions.
- Crime News
Forest monk accused of child abuse in Phichit
A troubling incident has emerged in the Thai monastic community…
- Crime News
Drug crackdown in Suphan Buri sees monks defrocked, detained
Yesterday, August 25, a drug crackdown in Dan Chang district,…
- Crime News
Monk sought after fatal assault at Nakhon Ratchasima temple
A monk is being sought after allegedly assaulting a disciple…
- Crime News
Monk arrested in Chanthaburi for call centre fraud in Poipet
Police apprehended a man, previously involved as a mule for…
- Crime News
Two monks defrocked in Koh Samui after drug, fraud violations
Police in Surat Thani inspected a prominent temple and discovered…
- Thailand News
Monk found in suspicious car with woman in Sakon Nakhon
Police in Sakon Nakhon discovered a suspicious vehicle, prompting an…
- Crime News
Monks defrocked after drug tests in Taphan Hin temples
Today, August 12, a coordinated operation involving the local administration…
- Thailand News
Surat Thani temple abbot found with drugs, monks defrocked
The abbot of a well-known temple in Surat Thani, along…
- Crime News
Pathum Thani abbot removed over 30 million baht embezzlement scandal
The chief monk of Pathum Thani province has ordered the…
- Road deaths
Monk dies in Bangkok motorcycle taxi accident
A 70 year old monk, identified as Vichai Wachayo, passed…
- Bangkok News
From monk to suspect: Abbot may face charges over false theft report
Evidence emerged suggesting that the abbot of Muang Temple in…
- Crime News
Ex-police general disrobes after theft allegations
A former high-ranking police officer, who was previously ordained as…
- Bangkok News
Two women arrested for stealing phone from elderly monk
Two women were arrested for allegedly stealing a mobile phone…
- Crime News
Monks defrocked in Prachin Buri for drug use and theft
Three monks and four temple disciples were apprehended at a…
- Phuket News
Monk arrested after fatal shooting at Phuket temple
A senior monk at a Phuket temple shot a fellow…
- Crime News
Krabi monk arrested for drug offences during temple raid
In Krabi, a district chief led a raid that resulted…
- Thailand News
Imposter monk drags motorcycle along road in Korat (video)
A video showing a man dressed as a monk, tying…
- Crime News
Monk caught in drug scandal at Don Mueang temple
A monk involved in drug misuse was apprehended at a…
- Crime News
Family dispute turns violent as monk accused of assault
A family dispute escalated into violence when a woman was…
- Crime News
Suspect arrested in Songkhla monk shooting
Police have apprehended a suspect in the shooting of a…
- Crime News
Man arrested for assaulting monk over drug deal in Nonthaburi
A 23 year old man was arrested for assaulting a…
- Thailand News
Teen monk killed in drive-by attack on police escort in Songkhla
In a shocking attack, gunmen opened fire on a police…
- Crime News
Senior monk in scandal after photos with woman surface
A controversial incident involving a senior monk has emerged in…
- Thailand News
Monk severely injured in Buriram over fictitious debt
A 70 year old monk was severely injured after being…
- Crime News
Fake monk caught soliciting donations during Nakhon Pathom Songkran
Residents in Nakhon Pathom raised concerns about a man impersonating…
- Crime News
Suspect arrested after fatal monk stabbing in Phrae temple
A man was apprehended following the fatal stabbing of a…
- Crime News
Monk arrested in Ayutthaya for 2 million baht robbery case
A Buddhist monk, previously involved in a high-profile robbery case,…
- Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai monk faces charges for exam impersonation scandal
Prime Minister’s Office minister Chusak Sirinil has called for criminal charges…
- Crime News
Chumphon stunned as elderly monk fatally stabs abbot
Residents of Chumphon province were shocked as an 87 year…
- Thailand News
Monk-ey business: Selfie scandal forces Thai monk to step down
A senior monk from Khon Kaen province has resigned after…
