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Bad monks erode trust
News, Editorial, Published on 19/05/2025
» The recent scandal involving a former abbot of the renowned Wat Rai Khing, accused of embezzling over 300 million baht to fund an online gambling addiction, is deeply disturbing but not surprising. It will not be the last blow to public faith in the Thai Sangha unless meaningful and fundamental reform is made.
Police examine multiple bank accounts in abbot's B300m embezzlement case
Post Reporters, Published on 18/05/2025
» Police are examining numerous bank accounts belonging to Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon Pathom during their ongoing probe into its former abbot's alleged 300-million-baht embezzlement from the temple’s funds.
Sri Lankans mark Buddha’s milestones
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/05/2025
» The Sri Lankan Embassy on Saturday held an event to commemorate Vesak — the three sacred milestones in the life of the Buddha: his birth, enlightenment and death — at the Rama IX Golden Jubilee Temple in Bangkok.
Not so pretty
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/05/2025
» Re: "'White Lotus' boon yet to materialise", (Business, May 10).
No small beef
Postbag, Published on 12/05/2025
» Re: "Tariffs to have far-reaching hit: Bank of Thailand," (BP, May 10).
Thai monk hails 'unity in diversity' during pilgrimage to Indonesia
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/05/2025
» YOGYAKARTA: Thirty-six Thai monks arrived at Borobudur Temple on Saturday, marking the culmination of a spiritual pilgrimage spanning over 2,500 kilometres on foot from Thailand to Indonesia in celebration of Vesak Day.
Hong Kong's 'golden week' tourist numbers rise by better-than-expected 22%
Published on 11/05/2025
» Tourist growth numbers during the recent Labour Day "golden week" holiday were higher than originally forecast, Hong Kong's No. 2 official said on Saturday, adding that the government would closely track the new preferences of visitors on social media.
Fortunes slip; jealous son strikes; random drive-by
News, Mae Moo, Published on 11/05/2025
» Soothsayer goes to work
Sacred oxen predict bumper trade year
News, Published on 10/05/2025
» As Thailand comes under pressure from the threat of a 36% reciprocal tariff by the United States on its exports, a note of optimism emerged from the ancient Royal Ploughing Ceremony, where sacred oxen foretold a prosperous year for international trade.
Rethink the South
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/05/2025
» Re: "Govt 'ready for new talks' on peace in deep South", (BP, May 7).