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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.
Soldiers at border get Thai-style morale boost
Online Reporters, Published on 05/06/2025
» When it comes to crunch time, there is no better way to give a morale boost to Thai people than blessed items.
Expelled sect monk Yantra dies aged 73
Online Reporters, Published on 10/03/2025
» Controversial sect monk Yantra Amaro has died at his California monastery at the age of 73.
Monk accused of raping retreat participant
Online Reporters, Published on 18/01/2025
» Rape charges were filed on Saturday against a Buddhist monk who allegedly took advantage of a woman who was participating in a meditation retreat at his monastery in Buri Ram.
Buddhist monastery ‘using human bodies for meditation’
Online Reporters, Published on 23/11/2024
» Forty-one cadavers used in meditation practices at a Buddhist monastery in Phichit province are being identified in a police investigation to determine whether they were obtained legally.
Bollywood star of Siddhartha movie enters monkhood in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 10/02/2022
» Indian movie superstar Gagan Malik entered the monkhood at a temple in Bangkok on Thursday.
Veteran media executive Thakoon dies at 59
Online Reporters, Published on 12/01/2021
» Thakoon Boonparn a senior media executive and veteran journalist of the Matichon Group, has died. He was 59.
Canadian man leaves monkhood after sex allegations
Online Reporters, Published on 11/08/2019
» A Canadian monk popular among locals in Mae Hong Son for helping the needy has resigned from the monkhood following accusations of having sexual relationships with at least one woman.
No hidden motive behind Daycha charges, says ONCB
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2019
» The Office of Narcotics Control Board has denied any business motive behind the marijuana-related charges on the Khaokwan Foundation chairman and his associate.
Governor to complainants: 'Move elsewhere'
Online Reporters, Published on 04/10/2018
» Monks at a temple near a luxury condo have decided to ring its bell lightly following a complaint from at least one condo resident while Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang defended the monastery.