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Love, lust and lost funds
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/07/2025
» A growing scandal involving senior Buddhist monks and a woman dubbed "Sika Golf" has gripped Thailand in recent weeks. The case centres on Wilawan Emsawat, a 35-year-old woman accused of forging intimate relationships with high-ranking monks and allegedly using them for financial gain, sparking a wide-ranging police investigation and multiple arrests.
McIlroy on home turf as Scheffler seeks first Claret Jug
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland - Rory McIlroy will be roared on in his homeland as the 153rd Open gets under way at Royal Portrush on Thursday as world number one Scottie Scheffler seeks his first Claret Jug.
Big Honda Thailand gift boosts Siriraj Foundation
Sports, Published on 17/07/2025
» The Honda LPGA Thailand 2025 has once again demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility with a donation of 2,149,000 baht to the Siriraj Foundation.
Charges mount against woman at centre of temple sex scandal
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/07/2025
» Police charges are mounting against the 35-year-old woman known as “Sika Golf” who allegedly had sex with many senior monks at well-known temples in many provinces and also blackmailed them.
Summer sojourns in and out of Thailand
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/07/2025
» With the onset of the monsoons, coupled with the heat in the Thai capital (and yes, we are talking about the weather, for once), it is time to experience the onslaught of milder summer. Guru By Bangkok Post lists places where you can chill in the cool summer breeze.
Police to make background checks on all monks nationwide
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/07/2025
» Police will check the backgrounds of about 300,000 Buddhist monks nationwide in the wake of the scandal involving several senior monks and a woman known as “Sika Golf”, who was arrested on Tuesday.
McIlroy returns to Portrush as Schauffele defends British Open crown
AFP, Published on 16/07/2025
» PORTRUSH — A raucous reception will greet Rory McIlroy as the British Open returns to Royal Portrush and Northern Ireland on Thursday for the first time since Shane Lowry's 2019 triumph.
Phumtham warns 'idle' officials
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/07/2025
» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned idle ministry officials that they face the risk of being transferred, and that the reshuffle of positions within the ministry could be finalised this month.
Police arrest woman at centre of monk sex scandal
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/07/2025
» Police have arrested the woman at the centre of a sex scandal involving numerous senior monks.
Ryder Cup places up for grabs at British Open
AFP, Published on 16/07/2025
» PORTRUSH (UNITED KINGDOM) - The British Open tees off on Thursday with not just the glory of lifting the Claret Jug on offer for the field at Royal Portrush but places in the Ryder Cup up for grabs for US and European players.