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THAILAND

DSI clarifies stance on case of missing ex-abbot

News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026

» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) clarified its handling of the case involving Phra Dhammajayo, former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, following a decision by prosecutors to scrap it after the statute of limitations expired.

THAILAND

Temple faces probe over land grab

News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/02/2026

» A Saraburi forest monastery is accused of illegally occupying more than 2,000 rai of state land to build meditation huts and host concerts.

THAILAND

Ceremonies mark 100 days since Queen Mother’s death

Post Reporters, Published on 31/01/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday led cabinet members in a merit-making ceremony at Government House to mark the 100-day memorial of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother.

THAILAND

Thais, foreign tourists seek blessings on New Year's Day

Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2026

» Thais and foreign tourists flocked to temples, city pillars and shrines across Thailand on New Year's Day to make merit and pay respects to sacred sites, seeking blessings and good fortune for themselves and their families.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Probe into hospice temple fund's use of dead man's ID

Post Reporters, Published on 25/08/2025

» The Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) has been ordered to investigate why Aids hospice Wat Phrabatnampu used a dead man's ID to open an account to receive public donations.

THAILAND

Claims of ID fraud made against Phra Alongkot

News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/08/2025

» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) will renew its investigation into the identity of Phra Alongkot, former abbot of Wat Phrabat Namphu, following public concerns over discrepancies in his personal records.

THAILAND

Preserved corpses at ‘HIV temple’ to be cremated

Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2025

» Authorities will cremate more than 20 preserved corpses found at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu, long known for caring for people living with HIV/Aids, in Lop Buri on Saturday, following a public outcry over the temple’s long-standing display of Aids patients’ remains in its museum.

THAILAND

MPs face flak for Buddhism comments

News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025

» Activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), calling for an investigation into two People's Party (PP) MPs whose comments during last week's House debate, he said, insulted Buddhism and risked eroding public trust in the religion.

THAILAND

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.