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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.
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.
Assets worth B10bn retrieved for embezzled Aids hospice temple
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/11/2025
» Police have retrieved assets worth about 10 billion baht acquired earlier with donations embezzled from the Aids hospice temple, Wat Phrabat Namphu, in Lop Buri province.
Senators raise doubts on charter change
MONGKOL BANGPRAPA, Published on 14/10/2025
» As parliament prepares to debate three constitutional amendment bills today and tomorrow, senators remain divided over the timing, necessity and potential impact on political stability.
Last govt 'didn't understand' soft power
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2025
» The previous government's soft power initiatives are facing calls to be cancelled on grounds of a lack of clear, measurable outcomes and misinterpretation of the concept entirely.
Bank records in temple case under review
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is awaiting bank statements to verify financial transactions worth 500 million baht linked to Wat Na Pa Phong in Pathum Thani, with the possibility of issuing warrants against individuals tied to scrutiny of the temple's accounts.
HIV patients to be transferred from scandal-plagued Thai temple
News, Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» About 200 HIV patients at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu will be transferred to the state public health system as donations have fallen to near zero since details emerged of a financial scandal linked to former abbot Luang Phor Alongkot.
Police step up probe into HIV temple scandal
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/09/2025
» Police are expediting their investigation into the scandal involving former abbot Phra Alongkot of Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu in Lop Buri, aiming to finish before a meeting of the new Centre for the Protection and Promotion of Buddhism on Monday.
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.
Cops eye ex-monk chief's land
WASSAYOS NGAMKHAM, Published on 01/09/2025
» Police have confirmed a former head of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) held land titles linked to the former abbot Phra Alongkot case.