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Police put to the test
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of crimes and scandals that shook public confidence in institutions meant to protect society. From a deadly mass shooting in Bangkok to sprawling online scam networks, monk misconduct and a senior police scandal, the year exposed deep vulnerabilities linked to crime, governance and accountability, leaving lingering questions about reform and public trust.
Ex-National Office of Buddhism boss, actors to join temple saga
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/09/2025
» Actors, comedians, musicians and the former chief of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) are on the list of witnesses to be grilled in connection with the financial dealings of Phra Alongkot, the disgraced ex-abbot of Phrabat Namphu Temple in Lop Buri.
Former Aids hospice abbot denies all fraud charges
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/08/2025
» The former abbot of the Aids hospice at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu and his fund-raiser on Wednesday denied all the fraud and embezzlement charges against them as a court approved a police request to extend their detention.
Police vow transparency in temple donation probe
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/08/2025
» The investigation into the donation embezzlement case at HIV/Aids hospice temple Wat Phrabat Nam Phu in Lop Buri province will be conducted transparently, says Deputy Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) commissioner Pol Lt Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew.
'Sika Golf' hit with online gambling rap
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/07/2025
» The 35-year-old woman at the centre of a scandal involving sexual relationships with 13 monks was charged yesterday with illegal online gambling, according to the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB)
Supreme Patriarch orders transparency in temple finances
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/05/2025
» The Supreme Patriarch has ordered transparent finances at Buddhist temples across Thailand, as police found billions of baht passing through the accounts of a woman allegedly receiving money from the former abbot of a well-known temple in Nakhon Pathom over the past years.
Hospital says temple holding back
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/05/2025
» Mettapracharak Hospital says it has not received any donations or financial support from Wat Rai Khing for more than three years, despite the presence of donation boxes at the temple collecting funds for the hospital.
More charges loom in temple funds case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/05/2025
» Police are preparing to seek additional arrest warrants in the high-profile embezzlement case involving Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon Pathom, after discovering extensive financial irregularities and undeclared accounts linked to the temple.
Complaint laid against 'Nong Nice' and sect associates
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/06/2024
» A prominent lawyer has filed a police complaint accusing the 8-year-old boy dubbed “Nong Nice, mind connection" and alleged sect associates of fraud in promoting the child's purported psychic powers.
Complaint against 'reincarnated son' of Lord Buddha
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/05/2024
» An eight-year-old boy is facing a legal complaint over claims that he is the reincarnated son of the Lord Buddha who possesses magical powers to "connect people's minds".