Monk
Monk news in Thailand, covering religious affairs, controversies, and Buddhist traditions.
- Thailand News
Thai monk files police complaint over leaflets alleging affair
A prominent Thai monk filed a police complaint after anonymous…
- Thailand News
North Thailand: Man pleads with estranged wife who left with monk
A Uthai Thani man is pleading for his estranged wife…
- Thailand News
Nun gifts 7 million baht BMW to famous preacher
A social media sensation ensued when a nun and her…
- Thailand News
Prachin Buri villagers flock to submerged Takian tree for luck
Prachin Buri province has become the focal point of local…
- Phuket News
Monk’s naked beach dip in Phuket sparks misunderstanding
The Karon Municipality in Phuket has put to rest concerns…
- Thailand News
Thai comedian’s monkhood plans pickled in debt controversy
Controversy has erupted around a Thai comedian as he prepares…
- Thailand News
Drunken monk in Bangkok detained for lewd acts (video)
Bangkok’s bustling streets witnessed a bizarre incident recently when a…
- Thailand News
Monks’ brawl during ceremony sparks debate in Surat Thani (video)
A fight broke out between two monks in Surat Thani…
- Thailand News
Two monks defrocked for misconduct in Thailand
Two senior monks, one aged 70 and another 60, were…
- Thailand News
Wat Choeng Khao festival merges spiritual rites with lively concerts
The annual festival at Wat Choeng Khao in Saraburi Province…
- Thailand News
Learn from a 97-Year-Old Isaan Monk for Good Fortune
A 97 year old southern Isaan monk blessed 301 registration plates…
- Thailand News
10,000 flock to Chiang Rai for monk’s 60th anniversary
The grand celebration of the 60th birthday of the revered…
- Thailand News
Northern Thailand: Passing of revered monk Luang Phor Phat of Wat Huay Duan at the age of 101
Revered monk Luang Phor Phat of Wat Huai Duan, famously…
- Thailand News
Monk’s Starbucks latte confession brews storm on TikTok
A video posted on TikTok by a monk has sparked…
- Thailand News
Factory worker wins lottery thrice after monk appears in dreams
A 29 year old factory worker revealed a popular monk…
- Thailand News
Thai monk’s ‘soul-soothing’ fire dance ignites interest in ancient healing
A 71 year old monk from Wat Pa Theppitaks Daennabun,…
- China News
Monks with luxury backpacks ignite debate over wealth and religion
Two posh monks were spotted at an airport carrying luxury brand…
- Central Thailand News
Monk goes viral for auto rubbish-collecting cart to clean temple
A monk came up with an ingenious idea borne out…
- Central Thailand News
Ex-monk and woman shamed by TikTok video at Ayutthaya temple
On the quiet afternoon of August 9, Wat Ratsadhattaram (Old…
- Thailand News
Debate over treatment of revered monk’s remains in Thai temple
Should a revered monk’s remains be accessible to their disciples,…
- Thailand News
Temple incident: Monk prompts killing of dog in Chiang Mai, causes public outrage
A shocking incident at a temple in Thailand’s northern Chiang…
- Crime News
Monk-led scam network dupes victims of 2 million baht posing as tax officials
A man part of a scam network passing off as…
- Thailand News
Tragic Drowning of monk in Udon Thani sparks local mystery and fear
Details emerged of a tragic drowning event in the district…
- Thailand News
Fake monk arrested after he swindled 180,000 baht from elder abbot to fund wife’s business
Police apprehended a 53 year old resident of the Buriram…
- Thailand News
Surin school criticised for inviting controversial figure to teach morality at student camp
A school in Surin province has faced criticism for inviting…
- Thailand News
Tree falls on revered Thai monk’s house, minor damage sustained
In a remarkable incident, a large tree fell on the…
- Thailand News
Phra Ratchawacharangsi, renowned Thai monk, dies at 89 after lifetime of devotion
Thai monk and respected author Phra Ratchawacharangsi, known for creating…
- Thailand News
Thai monk seeks justice for reputation damage after accusations cleared
A revered Thai monk and his supporters are hitting back…
- Thailand News
Naked Buddhist monk stuns Udon Thani residents as he sheds robes in public
An alarming incident took place in the Udon Thani province…
- Crime News
Disturbed Buddhist monk in Thailand adopts, kills and burns at least 18 cats
A disturbed Buddhist monk in Thailand confessed to adopting cats via…