Monk
Monk news in Thailand, covering religious affairs, controversies, and Buddhist traditions.
- 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…
- 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
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…
- 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…
- 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’ at polling station didn’t violate Thailand’s election rules
The Governor of Lampang ordered the Chae Hom District Chief…
- 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
Unique ordination parade sees men tossed in air in Chaiyaphum village
Eight men embarking on a spiritual journey into the Buddhist…
- Northern Thailand News
Mad Buddhist monks brawl at funeral in northeast Thailand
Tensions were high at a funeral in Surin province in…
- 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…
- Things To Do
Sriracha monk mobbed after anointing hands of lottery winner factory worker
A monk in Sriracha, Thailand was mobbed after anointing the…
- Crime News
50 year old case solved involving American murderer who became a monk in Thailand
American authorities have finally solved a case from 50 years…
- 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
Elderly Thai monk ‘dies from stress’ after falling victim to scam
An elderly Thai monk suffered several seizures and passed away…
- Crime News
Foreigner claims suspected Thai monk in sex clip is actually him
A Vietnamese man claims that it is he featured in a…
- 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…
- Thailand News
Winter is Coming to Thailand… I GMT
New rule for cash deposit machines from November 15th. Ministry…
- Thailand News
Drug Testing Police officers & Crackdown on Drugs in Thailand | GMT
Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse theme park opened today. 3,500 police officers…
- 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…
- Thailand News
Famous Thailand monk caught drink driving, carrying methamphetamine
A famous Thailand monk, known for his predictions and visions,…
- Bangkok News
Esteemed Thai monk dies at the age of 85 after cancer battle
One of the most revered monks in the kingdom has…
