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Top court says park is Buddhist property
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/03/2026
» The Supreme Administrative Court yesterday upheld a lower court ruling that the 2,500-rai Phutthamonthon Park in Nakhon Pathom constitutes religious property rather than state land subject to registration as government assets.
Lawyer seeks investigation into ex-abbot
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/02/2026
» A probe has been sought into the financial trail of the former abbot of Wat Sak Yai in Nonthaburi amid an alleged relationship scandal.
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.
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.
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.
New protection measures await PM's nod
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/11/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno said a draft regulation from the Prime Minister's Office covering ways to better protect Buddhism is expected to be submitted to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for approval next week.
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.
Senior abbot resigns from Wat Phrabatnampu amid internal investigation
Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2025
» LOP BURI - Phra Ratcha Wisutthiprachanat, better known as Luang Phor Alongkot, has announced his resignation as abbot of Wat Phrabatnampu in Lop Buri’s Mueang district. The decision, made public at 1pm Monday, comes after repeated delays in addressing mounting concerns over financial transparency and management at the temple.
Restoring people's faith battered by bad monks
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/07/2025
» The monastic order is reeling under public scrutiny after police uncovered a far-reaching scandal involving at least 13 monks, many of whom were former abbots or assistant abbots of well-known temples.
'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)