Monk
Monk news in Thailand, covering religious affairs, controversies, and Buddhist traditions.
- Thailand News
Siblings face prison time for extortion, coercion of former monk
The Southern Bangkok Criminal Court today sentenced a woman and…
- Thailand News
Monk kills mentally ill homeless man with hammer over laptop theft
A monk in Nong Khai killed a mentally ill homeless…
- Thailand News
Thai monk’s mention of 730 kip per baht stirs lottery excitement
A renowned Thai monk caused a stir among his followers…
- Thailand News
Monk arrested for sexually assulting seven year old niece
Thai police today arrested a monk in his monastic residence…
- Thailand News
Thai monk defrocked for driving van and enjoying beach at midnight
A Buddhist monk was defrocked after being discovered by concerned…
- Thailand News
Man tricked into scam call centre, ordains as monk in remorse
A young man deceived into working for a call centre…
- Crime News
Monk in Prachinburi blackmailed after video call with woman
A monk from Prachinburi found himself at the centre of…
- Thailand News
Monk’s coffin inscription matches winning lottery numbers
A monk who has been sleeping in a coffin for…
- Thailand News
Revered monk’s lost diamond ring returned for 50,000 baht
A diamond-studded gold ring, blessed by the revered monk Luang…
- Thailand News
Chiang Mai monk illegally drives a car, causes intersection turmoil
A monk from a renowned Chiang Mai temple was involved…
- Thailand News
Bangkok monk faces backlash for flaunting lavish lifestyle
A prominent Facebook page shared a post featuring a well-known…
- Thailand News
Holy scandal: Monk nabbed for drug dealing and sexual activities
A monk was arrested yesterday for his involvement in drug…
- Thailand News
Thai King bestows new monastic title on esteemed monk
The King of Thailand has bestowed a new monastic title…
- Thailand News
Monk in scandalous video leaves Kalasin locals in disbelief (video)
A controversial video featuring a bald man engaging in a…
- 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
Prachin Buri villagers flock to submerged Takian tree for luck
Prachin Buri province has become the focal point of local…
- Road deaths
Sleep-deprived driver’s tragic lapse leads to monk’s death
A tragic accident in Pathum Thani province today resulted in…
- 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
Monks’ brawl during ceremony sparks debate in Surat Thani (video)
A fight broke out between two monks in Surat Thani…
- Thailand News
Monk arrested for sexual assault of teen in Ayutthaya temple
A young monk has been arrested for the alleged sexual…
- 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
10,000 flock to Chiang Rai for monk’s 60th anniversary
The grand celebration of the 60th birthday of the revered…
- Thailand News
Chon Buri: Four Cambodian men posing as fake monks apprehended in Si Racha
Four Cambodian individuals posing as fake monks were apprehended by…
- 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
Thai monk’s ‘soul-soothing’ fire dance ignites interest in ancient healing
A 71 year old monk from Wat Pa Theppitaks Daennabun,…
- Thailand News
Monk’s mysterious death unveils temple ‘whodunit’ in central Thailand
The mysterious death of a 57 year old monk in…
