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Sangha backs fresh temple search
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/02/2017
» Justice Minister Suwaphan Tanyuvardhana on Tuesday vowed a fresh search of Wat Phra Dhammakaya with the backing of the Supreme Sangha Council (SSC) while Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted Section 44 of the interim charter would remain enforced until the elusive former abbot is found.
Masked monks in clash with DSI as tempers flare
Post Reporters, Published on 21/02/2017
» The government pledged Monday to move ahead with search operations at the controversial Wat Phra Dhammakaya, saying no place was beyond the reach of the law.
New warrant issued for Dhammajayo
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2017
» Embattled monk Phra Dhammajayo is facing a new arrest warrant for forest encroachment after Wat Dhammakaya's Muktawan meditation facility was deemed to sit in a protected forest in Phangnga's Ko Yao district.
NOB urges ex-abbot to turn himself in
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/01/2017
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) is attempting to encourage Phra Dhammajayo, the embattled former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, to turn himself in to officials in the money laundering case associated with the multi-billion-baht Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative embezzlement scandal.
Buddhist office urges ex-abbot to surrender
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/01/2017
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) is attempting to encourage Phra Dhammajayo, the embattled former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, to turn himself in to officials in the money laundering case associated with the multi-billion-baht Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative embezzlement scandal.
Buddhists vow Sangha Act reform fight
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/12/2016
» A fresh stand-off is looming following a move by members of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) to push for amendments to the 1992 Sangha Act to restore an old tradition in which the King reserves the right to name the supreme patriarch.
Police remain baffled about wanted monk
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/12/2016
» National police chief Chakthip Chaijinda declined Wednesday to confirm whether Phra Dhammajayo, the embattled former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, has fled to a border province in the North as rumoured.
Acting abbot shows up to hear charges
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2016
» The acting abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya yesterday reported to police to acknowledge 19 charges brought against him, including providing shelter for the embattled former abbot of the temple, Phra Dhammajayo.
Nominee used in land 'scam'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/12/2016
» Wat Phra Dhammakaya used a nominee to occupy some of the land plots where its three meditation facilities are located on Phangnga's Yao Noi Island, which encroached on forest land, police say.
PM denies thinking of dumping Prawit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/12/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-chan insists he never considered removing his deputy Prawit Wongsuwon from the cabinet.