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DSI to call in top monk over tax dodge case
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 25/02/2016
» Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya has asked the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to invite the Supreme Patriarch nominee in for questioning over his alleged involvement in a luxury car tax evasion scam.
Govt still not prepared to endorse supreme patriarch nominee
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 24/02/2016
» The government is still not prepared to propose the appointment of the 20th supreme patriarch because controversy still surrounds the nominee for the top monastic post, Prime Minister's Office Minister Suwaphan Tanyuvardhana said on Wednesday.
Former Wat Sa Ket abbot found dead
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 26/01/2016
» Phra Phromsuthi, the 58-year-old former abbot of Wat Sa Ket in Bangkok, was found dead in his room at the temple yesterday morning.
Supreme patriarch nominee confirmed, with conditions
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 14/01/2016
» It was confirmed on Thursday that the Sangha Supreme Council has selected Somdet Phra Maha Ratchamangalacharn as the new supreme patriarch, but his formal nomination must wait.
Conflict bars supreme patriarch appointment
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 13/01/2016
» It is clear who is in a position to become the supreme patriarch, but the nomination will continue to be postponed just as long as conflicts involving the appointment remain, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday.
SSC yet to submit name for top monk
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 13/01/2016
» The Sangha Supreme Council (SSC) has not yet submitted the nomination of the new Supreme Patriarch to the government, PM's Office Minister Suwaphan Tanyuvardhana said yesterday.