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Sangha scandal: A year of shattered faith
Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand’s Buddhist establishment came under its most intense legal and institutional scrutiny in decades, following a wave of confirmed criminal investigations involving senior monks nationwide.
Three people arrested over ties to 'Sika Golf' scandal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/08/2025
» Three more people have been arrested for embezzling temple funds as authorities expanded their investigation into the infamous "Sika Golf" sex scandal, which has rocked the nation's monastic order.
Monks' titles rescinded, 'Golf' cuffed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/07/2025
» His Majesty the King has issued a royal command to revoke the royal appointments and ecclesiastical titles previously conferred upon a total of 81 monks, in light of recent reports of monastic misconduct that have deeply affected public sentiment.
Ex-National Office of Buddhism officials in hot water
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/05/2025
» Three former officials from the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) unusually accumulated wealth stemming from alleged misappropriation of temple support funds, says the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Wat Rai Khing fraud bust started quietly
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/05/2025
» In a case that rocked the clergy and sent shockwaves through the Buddhist community, one man quietly stepped into one of Thailand's most revered temples -- not to worship, but to investigate.
Police examine multiple bank accounts in abbot's B300m embezzlement case
Post Reporters, Published on 18/05/2025
» Police are examining numerous bank accounts belonging to Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon Pathom during their ongoing probe into its former abbot's alleged 300-million-baht embezzlement from the temple’s funds.
Complaint withdrawals 'will not affect iCon case'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2024
» The withdrawal of some complaints against a major suspect in the iCon Group fraud will not disrupt legal proceedings, said Pol Maj Woranan Srilam, spokesman of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
Chef Aoi nabbed for fraud
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/10/2024
» A Thai celebrity chef who owns a well-known noodle shop franchise in Thailand was arrested for diamond sale fraud, which allegedly caused her victim 2 million baht in damages.
Missing Japanese man ‘died last year’
Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2024
» A Japanese businessman reported missing in Thailand by his anxious mother was found to have died in Chiang Mai last year, according to Pol Maj Gen Nopasilp Poolsawat, the deputy Bangkok police chief.
Stark suspect denies cash transfers
Post Reporters, Published on 23/06/2024
» The lawyer of Chanin Yensudchai, one of the key suspects in the Stark Corporation embezzlement scandal, on Sunday rejected reports his client had transferred more than 8 billion baht out of the country.