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Followers' faith in busted monk strong as ever
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 10/06/2018
» Frequent visitors to Wat Sam Phraya and disciples of former abbot Phra Phrom Dilok still believe in the innocence of the former abbot even though he has been charged with temple fund embezzlement.
Buddhist followers cling to their beliefs in wake of temple fund embezzlement
News, Published on 10/06/2018
» The recent arrests of five senior monks from three temples in Bangkok over alleged temple fund embezzlement has not deterred Buddhist faithful from making merit and associating with other monks, especially at Wat Sa Ket, which is one of Bangkok's major tourist attractions.
Bail denied for ex-monk who surrendered
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/06/2018
» A former assistant abbot at the embezzlement-hit Wat Sa Ket who is accused of playing a collaborative role in siphoning money from the temple has been denied bail after he surrendered to the police.
Search for two top monks ratchets up
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/05/2018
» Two senior monks wanted for alleged temple fund embezzlement remain in the country as police are holding talks with their close associates to convince them to surrender, Central Investigation Bureau commissioner (CIB) Thitiraj Nhongharnpitak said.
Senior monks defrocked after raids
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/05/2018
» Six senior monks including well-known activist monk Phra Buddha Isara have been defrocked after they were denied bail in court, resulting in them being sent to jail following their arrest Thursday.