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Ex-senator granted bail after night in jail over temple closure case
Online Reporters, Published on 15/11/2025
» The Supreme Court has approved the temporary release of former senator Kittisak Rattanavaraha, who spent one night behind bars, after seeking bail to continue his legal battle following a nine-month prison sentence in connection with the closure of Wat Bang Khlan in Phichit province in 2018.
Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales
Online Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
HIV patients to be transferred from scandal-plagued Thai temple
News, Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» About 200 HIV patients at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu will be transferred to the state public health system as donations have fallen to near zero since details emerged of a financial scandal linked to former abbot Luang Phor Alongkot.
Ever wonder why Thais offer Red Fanta to the spirits?
Online Reporters, Published on 23/07/2025
» Visitors to Thailand are often intrigued by the small, ornate structures known as spirit houses usually found outside homes and businesses and often also as roadside shrines.
Police dig deeper into Nakhon Sawan temple funds scandal
Online Reporters, Published on 22/07/2025
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is intensifying its investigation into the alleged misappropriation of temple funds at Wat Nakhon Sawan and a long-delayed Buddhist park project involving the former abbot.
Poll: Most Thais believe some monks have misbehaved, should be punished
Online Reporters, Published on 20/07/2025
» The National Institute of Development Administration found in a recent opinion survey that most respondents believe that some Buddhist monks have violated monastic rules and should be punished.
Senior monk linked to new scandal not from Bangkok, say police
Online Reporters, Published on 19/07/2025
» A prominent monk implicated in an alleged embezzlement case involving temple funds and affairs with a woman is based outside of Bangkok, a senior police officer said on Saturday.
Four Thai monks arrested after testing positive for meth
Online Reporters, Published on 18/07/2025
» Four monks in Thailand's Si Sa Ket province were arrested after testing positive for methamphetamine. The group admitted to taking the drug, claiming it was to relieve body aches - and to celebrate the start of Buddhist Lent. All four were immediately defrocked and sent for rehabilitation.
How much do Thai monks earn per month?
Online Reporters, Published on 16/07/2025
» Buddhist monks in Thailand receive monthly food allowances called "Nittayapat" (นิตยภัต), with amounts varying according to their ecclesiastical rank, reflecting a centuries-old tradition of royal patronage that continues under government administration today.
Temple abbot dismissed amid controversy over explicit photos
Online Reporters, Published on 09/07/2025
» BURIRAM - Buddhist officials have dismissed the abbot of Wat Dhammawaree, Phra Mahanoi, following his failure to address allegations involving explicit photographs posted online.