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Hospital says temple holding back
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/05/2025
» Mettapracharak Hospital says it has not received any donations or financial support from Wat Rai Khing for more than three years, despite the presence of donation boxes at the temple collecting funds for the hospital.
Chousak eyes action over temple fraud
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/05/2025
» Prime Minister's Office Minister Chousak Sirinil has told the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to work with the Thai Sangha Supreme Council to prevent fraud at other temples following the financial scandal involving a former abbot at Wat Rai Khing.
Former chief of National Office of Buddhism held in US
Published on 13/04/2025
» A former chief of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) accused of embezzling temple funds has been arrested in Texas, according to a source.
Bribe-stripped MP's wife takes over after election rerun win
Published on 01/04/2025
» Elections: The Bhumjaithai Party successfully defended its seat in Bueng Kan after its candidate won a by-election on Sunday in an uncontested race.
Noise, power and scams topped complaints list last year
Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2025
» In fiscal 2024 more than 59,400 complaints were filed at government complaint centres nationwide, with noise, electricity and scams topping the list.
Scam centre kidnap fears keep Chinese tourists on edge in Thailand
AFP, Published on 29/01/2025
» BANGKOK - Chinese tourists visiting Thailand for Lunar New Year are worried about being kidnapped by gangsters to work in hellish scam centres, despite efforts to reassure them.
Arrested politician Samart denies money-laundering with iCon Group
Online Reporters, Published on 26/11/2024
» Politician Samart Janechaijittawanich denied laundering money in relation to millions of baht he received from The iCon Group, the direct sales company being prosecuted for alleged public fraud, saying the sums were loans and donations, according to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
Investigators tracking lawyer Sittra’s money trail
Published on 09/11/2024
» The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) is in talks with police investigators about tracking the money trail and assets of the high-profile lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd and his wife, who are facing charges of fraud and money laundering.
Celebrity lawyer and wife remanded in custody
Published on 08/11/2024
» Celebrity lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd and his wife Patthitta Biabungkerd have been remanded in custody on fraud and money laundering charges after the Criminal Court denied Ms Patthitta’s bail request. Mr Sittra did not apply for bail.
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.