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  • Thailand NewsMan shoots temple disciple in Pathum Thani, claims self-defence

    Man shoots temple disciple in Pathum Thani, claims self-defence

    An altercation in Pathum Thani led to gunshots when a man opened fire and injured a temple disciple, claiming self-defence. Eyewitnesses shared that the pair had an ongoing dispute for quite some time leading up to the near-deadly confrontation. Yesterday, March 16, officers from Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station in Pathum Thani responded to reports of a shooting in front…

  • Thailand NewsRatchaburi temple prayer hall collapse, damage worth 8 million baht

    Ratchaburi temple prayer hall collapse, damage worth 8 million baht

    A two-storey prayer hall at Wat Amornyatsamakom in Ratchaburi province unexpectedly collapsed, causing extensive damage valued at approximately 8 million baht. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident, which took place yesterday, March 12, at 5.20pm. District chief Suwitchat Nawamphet visited the temple, located in Mueang district’s Thana subdistrict, following reports of the collapse. He met with Phra Khru…

  • Thailand NewsAbandoned newborn found at Wat Saman Rattanaram temple gate

    Abandoned newborn found at Wat Saman Rattanaram temple gate

    A newborn baby was discovered abandoned at the entrance gate of Wat Saman Rattanaram in Chachoengsao province, with mosquito bites covering its body. The temple’s abbot urged those responsible to reclaim the child and embrace their humanity. The incident took place at 5.45am today, February 25, when a social media post from Wat Saman Rattanaram highlighted the discovery of the…

  • Thailand NewsTemple abbot arrested for child pornography possession

    Temple abbot arrested for child pornography possession

    Police arrested a temple abbot in Suphan Buri on charges of possessing and distributing exploitative materials of minors. The suspect also faces additional charges related to the abuse of a temple assistant. Today, February 21, Police Colonel Peera Assawapiboonphol, Superintendent of Suphan Buri Provincial Police Investigation Division, ordered an operation at Nong Chaeng temple in Dan Chang district, Suphan Buri…

  • Thailand NewsCambodian general upset by Thai soldiers’ intervention at border temple

    Cambodian general upset by Thai soldiers’ intervention at border temple

    A Cambodian general expressed significant dissatisfaction after being stopped by Thai soldiers while leading a group singing at Ta Muen Thom temple. The incident was captured on video and circulated online. During the confrontation, a Cambodian lawyer engaged in a heated discussion with the Thai soldiers. The video, recorded by Thai soldiers, showed the Cambodian group at the southern terrace…

  • Thailand NewsTemple turmoil: Thai teens attack as fair turns into a video nasty

    Temple turmoil: Thai teens attack as fair turns into a video nasty

    A temple fair in Pathum Thani turned into a scene straight out of a violent video nasty when a group of teenagers launched a brutal attack on a rival, leaving chaos in their wake. The violent altercation, which erupted around 10pm, yesterday, February 13, saw gunfire and knife violence break out before the culprits sped off on motorcycles. Police and…

  • Thailand NewsWoman’s repeated lottery luck linked to Buddha statue offerings

    Woman’s repeated lottery luck linked to Buddha statue offerings

    A woman from Uttaradit visited Wat Mai Samakkhi in Mueang district, Phetchabun province, to offer 99 trays of eggs and 99 bunches of bananas to the sacred Buddha statue, Luang Pho Ham Chon. This gesture of gratitude follows her good fortune derived from the statue over three consecutive lottery draws. Yesterday, January 26, numerous residents gathered at the temple to…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri locals celebrate lottery wins at temple visit

    Chon Buri locals celebrate lottery wins at temple visit

    Residents celebrated with enthusiasm at a renowned temple in Chon Buri after winning lottery prizes with numbers linked to their visit to Luang Pho Yai. Many gathered at the temple to offer thanks following the lottery draw on January 17, where the winning numbers included 807779, three-digit numbers 699 and 961, and two-digit number 23. The celebrations were fuelled by…

  • Thailand NewsLottery hopefuls flock to Nakhon Pathom temple for lucky numbers

    Lottery hopefuls flock to Nakhon Pathom temple for lucky numbers

    As the lottery draw date nears, a bustling scene unfolded at Sawang Arom Temple in Nakhon Pathom, where locals and lottery enthusiasts flocked in search of lucky numbers. The temple has gained a reputation for bringing wealth to many, encouraging visitors to seek fortune from the sacred water basin of Ta Thong Ngiew Rai. There is a lively atmosphere at…

  • Thailand NewsThai man arrested for hammer attack in Pathum Thani temple

    Thai man arrested for hammer attack in Pathum Thani temple

    A 41 year old man has been arrested by investigative police from the Thanyaburi district in Pathum Thani province for attacking a woman with a hammer at a temple. Anusorn, a resident of Loei province, was apprehended following an incident where he allegedly attacked a Burmese woman with a hammer in a temple bathroom. The assailant reportedly tied her hands…

  • Bangkok NewsHeroin addiction: Temple donation box thief arrested in Bangkok

    Heroin addiction: Temple donation box thief arrested in Bangkok

    Bangkok police apprehended a 22 year old Thai man for allegedly breaking into donation boxes at temples to fund his heroin addiction, under the guise of treating an illness. Vorakan was arrested after a comprehensive investigation led by the Metropolitan Police Bureau and Bang Rak police officers. The arrest took place at a car park of a temple in the…

  • Thailand NewsElephant rampage at charity event in Bueng Kan kills woman

    Elephant rampage at charity event in Bueng Kan kills woman

    An elephant at a charity event in Bueng Kan went on a rampage, causing the tragic death of one woman and leaving a man severely injured. The incident, which took place yesterday, November 11, led to chaos as attendees fled in panic. A social media post detailed the unfortunate sequence of events during the traditional Kathin festival procession. An elephant…

  • Thailand NewsCeiling collapse at Wat Pa Na Don leaves monks in shock

    Ceiling collapse at Wat Pa Na Don leaves monks in shock

    A ceiling collapse at Wat Pa Na Don in Udon Thani left monks and devotees in shock. The incident, which occurred while monks were performing a religious ceremony, resulted in no injuries but significant damage to the ceiling. The collapse happened during a gathering of monks and devotees at Wat Pa Na Don, located in Nong Na Kham, Mueang district,…

  • Thailand NewsNaga cave finds: Udon Thani temple’s trashy treasure trove (video)

    Naga cave finds: Udon Thani temple’s trashy treasure trove (video)

    A temple in the Isaan province of Udon Thani discovered used sanitary pads, dirty underwear, clothing, and infectious materials from a hospital within the structure of an unfinished Naga waterfall cave. The Laotian monk, Lin Sujitto, from Pa Don Thuen Temple in the Ban Phue district of Udon Thani province, took to social media to share his shocking discovery of…

  • Thailand NewsUdon Thani temple demolishes cave waterfall after shocking find

    Udon Thani temple demolishes cave waterfall after shocking find

    A shocking discovery at a temple in Udon Thani has left many stunned as it was revealed that a nearly completed cave waterfall structure had to be demolished due to the use of inappropriate materials. According to Facebook page Phra Lin Sujitto, a video was posted with the caption, “Built with so much effort, only to be demolished. Apologies without…

  • Crime NewsThief steals 20,000 baht from 100-million-baht temple in Photharam

    Thief steals 20,000 baht from 100-million-baht temple in Photharam

    A thief broke into the 100-million-baht Wat Phra Sri Aray temple and stole over 20,000 baht from the donation box. Police suspect an inside job and are conducting checks on all temple staff and monks. Police received a report about a break-in at the Wat Phra Sri Arn temple, located in Ban Luek, Photharam district. The incident was reported by…

  • Crime NewsLawyer urges probe into temple fund embezzlement scandal

    Lawyer urges probe into temple fund embezzlement scandal

    A lawyer has called for an investigation into the Deputy Director of the National Office of Buddhism, questioning the handling of a temple fund embezzlement case involving the official’s ex-wife. The lawyer demands a probe into the asset seizure and the vetting process before the appointment. Lawyer Thammarat Sarapanya, representing the Chueamjit family, and Praphan Kittiruedeekul, Secretary-General of the Organisation…

  • Thailand NewsTying the not: Wat Ratchabophit bans wedding snaps

    Tying the not: Wat Ratchabophit bans wedding snaps

    In a striking move to maintain its sacred aura, the Wat Ratchabophit temple declared that wedding ceremonies and pre-wedding photoshoots are now strictly off-limits within its idyllic grounds. Social media had been buzzing with misleading chatter, but the temple has made it crystal clear: it’s a no-go for nuptial celebrations. On September 15, Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram made a sweeping statement,…

  • Crime NewsLampang thieves ring in trouble: Brass bells stolen from sacred site

    Lampang thieves ring in trouble: Brass bells stolen from sacred site

    A group of thieves have stolen four brass bells from Wat Phra That Doi Muang Kham in Lampang’s Mueang district. The theft is believed to be the work of the same group responsible for a similar incident at another temple in August. The theft was reported yesterday, September 9, when the local press received information about the missing bells. The…

  • Thailand NewsAbbot ousted over 9.2 million baht debt scandal in Pathum Thani

    Abbot ousted over 9.2 million baht debt scandal in Pathum Thani

    The abbot of Wat Phut Udom in Lam Luk Ka district, Pathum Thani, has been removed from his position following allegations of borrowing 9.2 million baht from a 57 year old woman and failing to repay the amount. The victim was reportedly told to seize the temple’s ordination hall and pavilion as compensation. Police in Pathum Thani province convened a…

  • Thailand NewsMystical turtle discovered at Chon Buri temple

    Mystical turtle discovered at Chon Buri temple

    A rare turtle species was discovered at the Wang Sam Sien Chinese Temple on Big Buddha Hill, Khao Phra Tamnak in Chon Buri province. A concerned local, who believed they stumbled upon something extraordinary, alerted local officials after spotting the turtle lying exhausted under the sun, seemingly injured or ill. Katanyu Thongphu, a fisheries scientist from the Chon Buri Provincial…

  • Thailand NewsPhoto of tourist at Thai temple sparks online debate

    Photo of tourist at Thai temple sparks online debate

    A photograph posted by the well-known influencer Toffee, known as Toffee the Computer Repairing Ladyboy, sparked a heated debate online. The image, taken at the famous Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, shows a tourist stepping on a replica of the Buddha’s footprint, leading to widespread criticism on social media. The controversy divided opinions. Some believe the foreign tourist’s behaviour is…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok temple raid reveals drug use among monks and residents

    Bangkok temple raid reveals drug use among monks and residents

    Police conducted a raid at a prominent temple in the Khlong Sam Wa district of Bangkok, uncovering drug use among monks and temple residents. Eight monks and 12 laypersons tested positive for drugs, and 16 voluntarily sought drug rehabilitation. The raid occurred yesterday, August 9, spearheaded by Phanurat Lakboon, Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), in…

  • Thailand NewsMan arrested for third temple donation box theft in Bangkok

    Man arrested for third temple donation box theft in Bangkok

    A 51 year old man was apprehended for breaking into a donation box at a temple, marking his third arrest for a similar offence. The arrest took place yesterday, August 5, at an apartment in Bangkok. Police Colonel Wiwat Atsawibun, along with Deputy Superintendent Setthapong Songklod and Police Lieutenant Songkran Songkarn Somchit from Pathum Thani City Police Station, led the…

  • Crime NewsThieves steal copper wires from Thai temple mortuary

    Thieves steal copper wires from Thai temple mortuary

    Thieves struck again at Wat Pa Klong Bang Phuttharam, Udonthani, stealing copper wires and damaging the cooling system for the mortuary. The incident occurred yesterday at 7.30pm, causing significant distress among the locals. Police officers, along with the temple committee and locals, inspected the crime scene. They discovered that the thieves had used a hard object to pry open the…

  • Thailand NewsSiblings found dead in car at Nakhon Ratchasima temple

    Siblings found dead in car at Nakhon Ratchasima temple

    A pair of siblings were found dead in a car parked at a temple in Nakhon Ratchasima. The incident was reported around 9.30pm yesterday, July 26. Police Lieutenant Colonel Akkaradej Phengwong, an investigator at the Nakhon Ratchasima City Police Station, received a report of two deaths at Wat Nong Phai in the Pho Klang subdistrict, Mueang district. Upon arrival, officers…

  • Thailand NewsThai man with hoe wreaks havoc in Udon Thani temple

    Thai man with hoe wreaks havoc in Udon Thani temple

    A Thai man wielding a hoe caused chaos at a temple in Udon Thani, damaging statues and claiming he was being followed. The village headman apprehended him and handed him over to the police for legal action. A report emerged detailing an incident that occurred last night, July 25. Nirut Prommok, the headman of Ban Tat subdistrict, Ban Dung district,…

  • Thailand NewsLottery enthusiasts visit Phayao temple for lucky numbers

    Lottery enthusiasts visit Phayao temple for lucky numbers

    Residents and lottery enthusiasts flocked to the ancient Suan Dok temple, over 1,000 years old, to seek blessings from the revered Phor Suan Dok statue. The temple is located in Ban Huai Luk, T. Tun, Mueang district, Phayao province. Locals brought offerings of flowers, incense, and candles to pay respects to the Buddha statue within the temple. They also sought…

  • Thailand NewsPrachinburi temple draws crowds with seashell art and lottery luck

    Prachinburi temple draws crowds with seashell art and lottery luck

    The bustling Prachinburi temple has become a hub for visitors seeking lottery numbers and blessings from Thao Wessuwan. Following a recent win of over 2 million baht, people are flocking to the temple for good luck. The Wat Rattananetaram (also known as Wat Lan Hoi) in Samphantaam, Nadi district, Prachinburi province, yesterday, July 14, was teeming with tourists. They were…

  • Thailand NewsMonk gets ‘phoned’ in: Thief masquerades as benefactor in Buriram

    Monk gets ‘phoned’ in: Thief masquerades as benefactor in Buriram

    Earlier today a monk reported a theft incident where a man posing as a benefactor stole his mobile phone at a temple in Buriram. A man aged between 50 and 60 years old approached Wat Ban Takong in Buriram province, claiming he wanted to sponsor a meal for the monks. A resident monk at the temple, 60 year old Suthep…