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DSI drops Phra Dhammajayo case
News, Published on 30/03/2026
» The case against Phra Dhammajayo has been terminated after exceeding the 10-year statute of limitations, bringing an end to long-running proceedings without a trial.
DSI clarifies stance on case of missing ex-abbot
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) clarified its handling of the case involving Phra Dhammajayo, former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, following a decision by prosecutors to scrap it after the statute of limitations expired.
Dhammajayo case dropped as statute of limitations expires
Online Reporters, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has formally dropped criminal proceedings against Phra Dhammajayo, the former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, after the statute of limitations in the high‑profile money‑laundering case expired earlier this month.
Four killed when van rear-ends truck
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/02/2025
» Four people were killed, one a monk, and five others injured when a van taking them on a pilgrimage rear-ended a trailer truck in Nakhon Sawan on Wednesday morning.
Four killed when pilgrimage van rear-ends truck
Published on 26/02/2025
» NAKHON SAWAN - Four people were killed, one a monk, and five others injured when a van taking them on a pilgrimage rear-ended a trailer truck in Tha Tako district of this northern province on Wednesday morning.
Temple, state forever tied at the hip
Oped, Published on 12/10/2024
» On Oct 2, the Lower House rejected a bill to liberalise the liquor industry. Such a decision reflects the desire of Thai policymakers and legislators to control and reduce alcohol consumption and related industries. Earlier this year, the bicameral parliament passed the strictest alcohol control act to date -- a complete prohibition of alcoholic advertisements and sponsorships, regardless of whether they are explicit or implicit.
Back to life
Published on 31/08/2024
» พระพุทธธรรมกายเทพมงคลหรือพระใหญ่วัดปากน้ำ ซึ่งปัจจุบันช่างได้ติดตั้งนั่งร้านและนำสแลนล้อมรอบองค์พระใหญ่เพื่อเตรียมการบูรณะ โดยวัดปากน้ำภาษีเจริญได้เริ่มการบูรณะซ่อมแซมผิวขององค์พระพุทธธรรมกายเทพมงคลตั้งแต่เดือนมิถุนายน และมีกำหนดแล้วเสร็จในช่วงเดือนตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2567Published caption : Boat commuters on Phasi Charoen canal travel past Phra Buddha Dhammakaya Thepmongkhon, a 69-metre Buddha statue undergoing restoration, at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen yesterday. The work is expected to be finished in October.
Property tycoon ‘in coma’, trial postponed
Published on 03/08/2024
» Prosecutors have postponed taking billionaire property tycoon Anant Asavabhokhin to court on charges of money laundering linked to the decade-old Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) embezzlement scandal because he is now in a coma, a source said.
Property tycoon faces money laundering charge
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/03/2024
» The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) will charge property tycoon Anant Asavabhokhin with money laundering over his alleged involvement in the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) fund embezzlement scandal, according to an OAG source.
Stirring national pride
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 09/09/2022
» Although being a world leader is not Thailand's strong suit. We, Thais, do know how to find memorable ways to roar our name proudly and make sure others keep us alive in their thoughts. According to the Guinness World Records, many Thais have beaten world records in presenting Thai culture creatively and unexpectedly, which has made us proud. Guru has a small complication of what we have archived.