Monk
Monk news in Thailand, covering religious affairs, controversies, and Buddhist traditions.
- Thailand News
Udon Thani monk loses control, challenges officials at forest temple
A monk in Udon Thani caused a commotion last night,…
- Thailand News
Man arrested for posing as monk in 1.8 million baht scam
Police from the Crime Suppression Division apprehended a man accused…
- Thailand News
Impostor monk busted in Ang Thong for drugs and donation scam
A man posing as a monk was arrested in Ang…
- Thailand News
Revered foreign monk hospitalised after fall in Udon Thani temple
A respected foreign monk was hospitalised after suffering a fall…
- Thailand News
Austrian man joins monkhood in Kalasin to honour Queen Mother
An Austrian man entered the monkhood at a Buddhist monastery…
- South Thailand News
Monk saves debt-ridden couple in South Thailand bridge rescue
A monk in South Thailand helped rescue a couple who…
- Central Thailand News
Central Thailand monk probed over funds and woman scandal
Police have launched a probe into a senior monk accused…
- 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…
- 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
Surat Thani temple abbot found with drugs, monks defrocked
The abbot of a well-known temple in Surat Thani, along…
- Thailand News
Holy water hype: Revered Thai monk’s bowl sparks lotto frenzy (video)
Superstitious Thais are going wild again over a “miraculous” holy…
- 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…
- 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…
- Crime News
Krabi monk arrested for drug offences during temple raid
In Krabi, a district chief led a raid that resulted…
- 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…
- 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…
