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‘Possessed’ shooter causes stir at Asavahame family home
Online Reporters, Published on 11/02/2026
» A man who broke into the residence of the most prominent political family in Samut Prakan and fired four shots into the air claimed he was possessed by a deity, police said on Wednesday.
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
News, Online Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Registered outlets can now sell alcoholic beverages during the previously banned period of 2pm to 5pm, with a one hour extension of time for customers in licensed premises at night to finish their drinks.
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.
Ex-abbot comes clean about pre-monkhood life
Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2025
» The embattled former abbot of Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu has broken his silence about his early life, admitting he evaded military service and assumed a friend’s identity before illegally entering Malaysia where he worked for several years before returning to Thailand.
Senior abbot resigns from Wat Phrabatnampu amid internal investigation
Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2025
» LOP BURI - Phra Ratcha Wisutthiprachanat, better known as Luang Phor Alongkot, has announced his resignation as abbot of Wat Phrabatnampu in Lop Buri’s Mueang district. The decision, made public at 1pm Monday, comes after repeated delays in addressing mounting concerns over financial transparency and management at the temple.
Ex-abbot suspected of embezzling 28 million baht disappears overnight
Online Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025
» The ex-abbot of a well-known temple in Pathum Thani province has disappeared from the grounds, believed to have fled in the night after facing allegations of embezzling close to 30 million baht of the temple’s funds.
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.
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.
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.