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Reform, or repeat monk scandals
Editorial, Published on 27/10/2024
» A senior monk promoting what is alleged to be a pyramid scheme disguised as an online direct sales company reveals just how far the clergy has strayed from Buddha's teachings.
Wrap up iCon scandal
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/10/2024
» The astonishing speed with which the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) police arrested 18 key players at iCon Group, an online direct marketing company, including its CEO, and locked them up in remand prisons pending further investigation is commendable.
Chiang Rai meditation centre under land probe
Published on 21/10/2024
» CHIANG RAI: Police and forestry officials on Monday began investigating the Cherntawan International Meditation Centre in Muang district, run by well-known preacher Phra Maha Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi, or V Vajiramedhi, following media reports that it may have encroached on forest land.
iCon-linked monk faces land probe
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/10/2024
» The Royal Forest Department will investigate if the Cherntawan International Meditation Centre, of Phra Maha Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi or V Vajiramedhi in Chiang Rai's Muang district, has encroached forest land.
Govt, House panel sidestep over famous monk's iCon Group sermon
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/10/2024
» The government and the House of Representatives are taking a cautious approach regarding a controversial sermon delivered by prominent monk V. Vajiramedhi to executives and members of The iCon Group, an online sales firm accused of running a pyramid scheme that brought losses to many victims.
Famous monk denies connection with The iCon Group
Online Reporters, Published on 15/10/2024
» Renowned monk V. Vajiramedhi has denied speculation of a link to embattled direct seller The iCon Group after a brief clip of a long sermon he delivered went viral on social media platforms.
Discover “Krungthep Dee Tor Jai” by QSNCC and BMA
Published on 05/01/2023
» Welcoming the New Year 2023 with physical and mental wellness promotion for the people of Bangkok
A poem of hope for Afghanistan
Life, Published on 26/08/2021
» The takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban is a concern to people around the world. In light of the humanitarian crisis, prominent Buddhist monk Phra Medhivajirodom (V.Vajiramedhi) recently wrote a poem in order to promote peace and compassion towards fellow human beings.
Without a home
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/12/2018
» The world currently has 68.5 million refugees, and to Venerable Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi, that is considered one of the worst tragedies of the 21st century.
Sheltering refugees
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/02/2017
» The global refugee crisis is no longer one country's problem, but an issue of concern for everyone. The pressing situation has become so acute that international aid agencies can no longer depend on support from donors to sustain the lives of thousands of the displaced struggling to survive with often just the clothes on their backs.