Monk
Monk news in Thailand, covering religious affairs, controversies, and Buddhist traditions.
- Thailand News
Monk falls from 10-metre cliff at Surin temple, stable in hospital
A 66 year old monk, Prasert Sathale, from Wat Khao…
- 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
Holy water hype: Revered Thai monk’s bowl sparks lotto frenzy (video)
Superstitious Thais are going wild again over a “miraculous” holy…
- 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
Monk accused of theft caught on CCTV
A private company representative has filed a legal complaint against…
- 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
Monk in Pathum Thani faces probe over gambling video
A renowned monk in Pathum Thani province, identified as the…
- 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…
- Thailand News
Love-sick monk shoots foreigner’s wife then kills himself in Thailand
A love-sick monk disrobed to go in search 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
Thief poses as monk to steal 300k baht from Ubon temple
A thief disguised as a monk targeted the abbot’s quarters…
- 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,…
- Thailand News
Abbott wins 6 million baht lottery, plans temple development
Devotees gathered in large numbers at Wat Nong Tao in…
- 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…
- Pattaya News
Monk’s stroll with women on Jomtien Beach raises concerns
A monk was photographed walking with a woman on Jomtien…
- Crime News
Fake monk’s act doesn’t pass the vest test in Khon Kaen
A man dressed as a monk was detained by police…
- Crime News
Monk charged with rape at Buriram meditation retreat
Rape charges have been filed against a 59 year old…
