US EditionEcclesiastical Chief of Nakhon Sawan Quits Monkhood Amid Sex Scandal
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Thailand's monk sex scandal
A sex scandal has hit Thailand's Buddhist clergy after a woman allegedly had sexual relationships with several monks and then blackmailed them to keep the liaisons quiet.The scandal has "rocked" Thailand, said The Guardian, and "raised questions" about the money and power "enjoyed" by the country's "orange-robed clergy".Vows of chastityMost monks in Thailand belong to the Theravada sect, which requires them to be celibate and refrain from even t…
Wat Nakhon Sawan Royal Monastery issues a statement regarding the case of "Tid Srit" or former Phra Thammawachirathirakun disrobing as a personal matter, confirming that the project in the Nakhon Sawan Buddha Park is transparent, the reason for the delay in construction is because of being cheated of money.
The disappearance of a monk led to the uncovering of a network of sex, extortion and money laundering that questions the privileges of several temples. The disappearance of a respected monk from his Buddhist temple in central Bangkok brought to light a sexual scandal that shook Thailand, with allegations of blackmail, expensive gifts and a series of destitutions that raise questions about the money and power enjoyed by the clergy in the country.…
Struggle of chastity, misguided fortunes, extortion... The scandal that shakes Bangkok questions the role and morality of an institution that is supposed to embody wisdom and sobriety.
Thai Monk's Secret Life: Scandal of Love and Embezzlement
Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A former Thai monk has been exposed in a sensational scandal involving hidden love affairs, temple corruption, and deceitful disguises, involving an outraged millionaire mistress. Investigators confirmed on 20 July that they have substantial evidence against ex-Phra Thammachirathirakun, also known as Tid Srit, linked to a wealthy female follower from Nakhon Sawan. The revelations point to a shocking betrayal o…
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