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Prosecutors oppose bail for scandal-hit ex-NOB chief
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/09/2025
» A court has backed prosecutors and denied bail for Nopparat Benjawatananun, the former National Office of Buddhism (NOB) chief who fled to the United States after he was accused of embezzling subsidies for the restoration of temples across the country, the Office of the Attorney-General announced on Monday.
Fugitive ex-official to face trial at home
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/09/2025
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG), in cooperation with the Foreign Affairs Division of the Royal Thai Police and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), has secured the extradition of Nopparat Benjawatananun, a former chief of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB), from the United States.
Two caught selling cars with fake registration linked to bombers
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/07/2025
» Two men arrested for selling used cars with fake licence plates and forged documentation have been linked to a network providing vehicles for car-bombers in Thailand's far South, according to police.
Former NOB chiefs face theft raps
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/12/2023
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will charge a former head of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) and two other executives with embezzling funds from temple budgets, causing 30 million baht in damage.
Senior monk faces temple fund theft rap
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/02/2022
» NAKHON NAYOK: Police arrested a deputy chief monk of the province yesterday on suspicion of stealing 110 million baht over nine years from local temple funds in collusion with a missing former chief of the National Office of Buddhism.
Senior monk arrested for B110m embezzlement
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/02/2022
» NAKHON NAYOK: A deputy chief monk of the province was arrested on Friday morning for alleged theft of 110 million baht over nine years from local temple funds in collusion with a missing former Buddhism office chief, police said.
Missing Myanmar violinist found with broken arm
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/08/2018
» A Myanmar violinist missing for more than 10 days was found in a hospital in Bangkok Monday, where he was receiving treatment for a broken arm.
Missing Myanmar violinist found at Bangkok hospital
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/08/2018
» A Myanmar violinist missing for over 10 days was found in a hospital in Bangkok on Monday, where he was receiving treatment for a broken arm.
Boss of electronics store eyed kickbacks
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/08/2018
» Another suspect wanted in connection with a temple fund embezzlement scandal was detained yesterday in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) said.
Building contractor arrested for temple funds skimming
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/08/2018
» Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police have arrested a construction firm owner in Nakhon Si Thammarat with alleged links to the temple funds embezzlement scandal.