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OPINION

Bad monks erode trust

News, Editorial, Published on 19/05/2025

» The recent scandal involving a former abbot of the renowned Wat Rai Khing, accused of embezzling over 300 million baht to fund an online gambling addiction, is deeply disturbing but not surprising. It will not be the last blow to public faith in the Thai Sangha unless meaningful and fundamental reform is made.

THAILAND

Thousands applaud as prince adorns saffron robe

News, Published on 04/07/2024

» His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn traded his scarlet military uniform on Nov 6, 1978 for the simple saffron robe of a Buddhist monk in a glittering centuries-old ceremony at the Royal Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

OPINION

Monks caught in poaching scandal

News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 03/06/2024

» Sex and money scandals among rogue monks are old news, barely raising an eyebrow any more. What's grabbing headlines now? Monks involved in wildlife poaching.

OPINION

Monk treated too harshly

News, Editorial, Published on 01/08/2023

» The warning that the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) gave to a senior monk over his political comments has raised a few eyebrows.

THAILAND

Thai chicken dishes rated

News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/06/2023

» Two Thai meals are among the 50 Best Rated Chicken Dishes in the World, as ranked on the TasteAtlas global food mapping site.

THAILAND

Bhutan wishes princess speedy recovery

News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2022

» Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan on Thursday visited King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital to write a get-well message and present flowers for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.

THAILAND

Nation prays for princess

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/12/2022

» Their Majesties the King and Queen on Friday visited Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital where she is being treated after losing consciousness due to heart problems on Wednesday while exercising her dogs.

THAILAND

Acting legend Sorapong Chatree dies

News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/03/2022

» Thailand is mourning the loss of Sorapong Chatree, a long-time leading man on television and the silver screen, who died yesterday. He was 73.

THAILAND

Ex-monk causes stir on return

News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2021

» Former monk Phra Yantra Ammaro Bhikkhu is courting more controversy after he returned from the United States to his hometown in Nakhon Si Thammarat's Pak Phanang district to celebrate his 70th birthday.