Monk
Monk news in Thailand, covering religious affairs, controversies, and Buddhist traditions.
- Crime News
Former monk arrested for 10 million baht fraud through online religious artefact shop
Police arrested a former monk for defrauding people of over…
- 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…
- Crime News
Elderly monk at Buriram temple tricked by imposter loses 180,000 baht
An 82 year old resident monk at a temple in Thailand’s…
- 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…
- Northern Thailand News
Drunk as a monk: Intoxicated Thai monks defrocked after selling temple items
In northeast Thailand’s Nong Bua Lamphu province, two intoxicated monks…
- 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…
- World News
Hiroshima’s burnt origami cranes transform into peace-promoting pottery
In a hillside temple on Miyajima island, facing Hiroshima, a…
- Thailand News
Monk shoots rival monk due to dispute over seniority
A monk yesterday shot a fellow monk over a dispute…
- Thailand News
Thai monk dies in sweltering heat after drunk policeman causes power outage
A drunk policeman crashed into an electric pole causing a…
- Thailand News
Former monk denies embezzling 180 million baht from Nakhon Ratchasima temple
A former monk and two other individuals have been arrested…
- Thailand News
Unique ordination parade sees men tossed in air in Chaiyaphum village
Eight men embarking on a spiritual journey into the Buddhist…
- Thai Life
Thai man’s Emerald Buddha Songkran office party outfit is ‘inappropriate,’ monk says
A Thai man won 5000 baht for ‘best outfit’ at…
- Thai Life
Thai monk throws money from the sky to celebrate his birthday (video)
A Thai Buddhist monk ascended into the air on a…
- Crime News
Thai monk charged with attempted murder after leaving policeman in need of urgent brain surgery
A Thai policeman underwent urgent brain surgery after being attacked…
- Things To Do
Sriracha monk mobbed after anointing hands of lottery winner factory worker
A monk in Sriracha, Thailand was mobbed after anointing the…
- Thailand News
Thai monk starring in sex clip claims he was drugged by German man
A Thai monk is in the spotlight after a video…
- Education
Senior Buddhist monk’s visit to Islamic education centre in Thailand’s Deep South sparks uproar
A senior Buddhist monk in Thailand sparked uproar over his visit…
- Thailand News
English-born Buddhist monk Ajahn Jayasaro becomes Thai
HRH the King may have bestowed Thai nationality upon famous…
- Thailand News
Elderly Thai monk ‘dies from stress’ after falling victim to scam
An elderly Thai monk suffered several seizures and passed away…
- Northern Thailand News
Monk who attacked teen granddaughter found hanged
A violent monk who attacked his 17 year old granddaughter with…
- Crime News
Monk accused of raping his daughter
A 42 year old monk in Samut Prakan has been…
- Eastern Thailand News
Unable to find a temple home, monk living in bus terminal
The Thaiger recently covered “The Terminal, Bangkok Edition” – a…
- Thailand News
Winter is Coming to Thailand… I GMT
New rule for cash deposit machines from November 15th. Ministry…
- Thailand News
VIDEO: Elephant kills monk in eastern Thailand
A 66 year old Buddhist monk was trampled to death…
- Crime News
‘Whiskey prevents Covid-19’ claims monk caught drink driving in northeast Thailand
Police caught a Buddhist monk as drunk as a skunk…
