Showing 1 - 10 of 268
DSI drops Phra Dhammajayo case
News, Wisawaporn Jukgoljun, Published on 30/03/2026
» The case against Phra Dhammajayo has been terminated after exceeding the 10-year statute of limitations, bringing an end to long-running proceedings without a trial.
DSI clarifies stance on case of missing ex-abbot
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) clarified its handling of the case involving Phra Dhammajayo, former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, following a decision by prosecutors to scrap it after the statute of limitations expired.
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.
Temple faces probe over land grab
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/02/2026
» A Saraburi forest monastery is accused of illegally occupying more than 2,000 rai of state land to build meditation huts and host concerts.
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.
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.
Abbot sends temple cash details to CIB
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/09/2025
» A lawyer representing Phra Kukrit Sotthiphalo, abbot of Wat Na Pa Phong in Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani, submitted clarification documents to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) yesterday, following an allegation of misusing temple funds between 2012 and 2016.
Abbot faces probe over cash, women
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/09/2025
» Police are investigating financial transactions totalling around 500 million baht linked to the abbot of Wat Na Pahpong, a prominent temple in Pathum Thani, and also his relationships with women.
Too caring; he asked for it; crazy buffalo; polite thief
News, Mae Moo, Published on 07/09/2025
» A Khon Kaen man killed his mother after she tried to make him take antidepressant medication, police said.
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.