Australians caught spray-painting Chiang Mai temple wall arrested

Australians caught spray-painting Chiang Mai temple wall arrested

CHIANG MAI – Police have arrested two Australians caught on CCTV spray-painting the wall of a Buddhist temple after the abbot filed a complaint about repeated acts of vandalism that necessitated costly repainting jobs.

Australians Arrested for Spray-Painting Chiang Mai Temple Wall

Pictures courtesy of Bangkokpost Police in Chiang Mai have arrested two Australian tourists accused of spray-painting the outer wall of a 400-year-old Buddhist temple, after CCTV footage was submitted by the temple’s abbot. Vandalism has led to repeated damage and significant repainting costs for the temple. The suspects were identified as Joshua, 32, and Gabrielle, 27, and were taken into custody on 7 February 2026. Police said the pair later c…