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Ex-National Office of Buddhism boss, actors to join temple saga
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/09/2025
» Actors, comedians, musicians and the former chief of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) are on the list of witnesses to be grilled in connection with the financial dealings of Phra Alongkot, the disgraced ex-abbot of Phrabat Namphu Temple in Lop Buri.
Cops eye ex-monk chief's land
Published on 01/09/2025
» Police have confirmed a former head of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) held land titles linked to the former abbot Phra Alongkot case.
Unholy identity crisis
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/08/2025
» Allegations against Phra Alongkot -- the former abbot of the famous Wat Phrabat Namphu in Lop Buri -- have not only revealed a crisis of faith in Thai Buddhism, but have brought the issues of identity theft and impersonation to the forefront.
Claims of ID fraud made against Phra Alongkot
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/08/2025
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) will renew its investigation into the identity of Phra Alongkot, former abbot of Wat Phrabat Namphu, following public concerns over discrepancies in his personal records.
Donors must still beware
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/08/2025
» The Revenue Department's decision to require Buddhist temples to adopt an e-donation system, beginning in January, is a welcome development -- if long overdue.
MPs face flak for Buddhism comments
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), calling for an investigation into two People's Party (PP) MPs whose comments during last week's House debate, he said, insulted Buddhism and risked eroding public trust in the religion.
Local Buddhism office in crosshairs amid alleged missing donations
News, Published on 13/08/2025
» Prime Minister's Office Minister Suchart Tancharoen has ordered the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to establish a fact-finding committee to investigate the provincial NOB office overseeing Wat Phrabat Nam Phu in Lop Buri.
Reform clergy with your wallet
Editorial, Published on 03/08/2025
» The recent sex scandal involving high-ranking monks has shaken public faith to the core. But the responses from the clergy, the state, and the public all miss the point. This crisis in Thai Buddhism is not about monks and sex -- it's about monks and money. Address the problem incorrectly, and the sex scandals and temple corruption will never end.
Restoring people's faith battered by bad monks
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/07/2025
» The monastic order is reeling under public scrutiny after police uncovered a far-reaching scandal involving at least 13 monks, many of whom were former abbots or assistant abbots of well-known temples.
'Sika Golf' hit with online gambling rap
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/07/2025
» The 35-year-old woman at the centre of a scandal involving sexual relationships with 13 monks was charged yesterday with illegal online gambling, according to the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB)