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DSI: Dhammakaya spent stolen money on new branches
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2015
» Dhammakaya monks received cheques with 70 million baht in stolen money, then Mr. Supachai acting as Dhammakaya treasurer had people move it to other accounts to build new temple branches in provinces.
Chequebook Buddhism: Threat to Buddhism in Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/04/2015
» From private jets to multi-million dollar donations from corrupt businessmen, Thailand's monks are being criticized for increasing commercialism.
What's new in business news: April 20, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/04/2015
» Fraud & mismanagement at savings cooperatives threaten life-savings, Singapore-run aircraft repair centre set for Chiang Rai & used-car sales set to surge with slow economy.
What's new in business news: February 12, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/02/2015
» Thai snail slime cosmetics scientifically proven to be superior, Klongchan Credit Union boss paid himself 592 million baht & Seagate set to expand Korat hard disk drive plant.
Phra Dhammachayo: Charges of corruption renewed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/02/2015
» Late supreme patriarch wanted him expelled for violating monks' code of conduct (Patimokkha) & now another violation looms in 12-billion-baht embezzlement case.
Dhammakaya is only a symptom
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/02/2015
» "Its promise of heaven in return for donations is rooted in traditional belief. Its rise to prominence stems from the clergy's failure to speak to the middle class and respond to their needs. Meanwhile, its successful infiltration of the council derives from the elders' and the system's own weaknesses."aya is only a symptom
What's new in business news: March 3, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/03/2015
» Anti-Money Laundering Office freeze on Dhammakaya assets, temple financial audits overdue & electric buses for Bangkok instead of natural gas NGV buses.
Wat Dhammakaya's rise to power
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/03/2015
» Alleged: As a child Phra Dhammachayo admired Hitler. Later, the rigid discipline & personality cult of the Nazi Party would serve as a model for Wat Dhammakaya.