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BANGKOK – Police from Thailand’s Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) arrested two 24-year-old monks accused of sexually abusing seven novice monks and secretly recording the attacks at a temple in Bangkok’s Sathon district. [1]

5 monks criticised for enjoying banana boat in Bueng Kan reservoir Thai monks faced criticism online after a video showed them riding a car-shaped banana boat in the Bueng Khong Long reservoir in Bueng Kan province. [2]

Buddhist monks walking from Texas to Washington to promote peace have become a surprise popular hit as they near the US capital -- attracting crowds of thousands who line the route or join in for a few miles. (confirmed by 2 sources) [3]

WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of Buddhist monks — bearing a message of peace — walked into the heart of Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, greeted by large, joyful crowds as they co [4]

CHIANG RAI – The peaceful hills of Northern Thailand, usually a picture of serenity with temple rooftops glinting in the sunrise and monks reciting age-old prayers, have recently become the stage for a major storm. [5]

CHONBURI — An 87-year-old monk tried to raise the alarm after a thief broke into a donation box at a temple in Chonburi province early on Tuesday, bu [6]

A group of Buddhist monks ended their 108-day Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington with a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the Lincoln Memorial, where thousands gathered to hear them [7]

NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A 22-year-old man from Sakon Nakhon province was found d [8]

Sources
[1] TH www.chiangraitimes.com · 2026-03-21 · 75% match

Police Arrest Monks for Sexually Abusing Novice Monks at Bangkok Temple

BANGKOK – Police from Thailand’s Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) arrested two 24-year-old monks accused of sexually abusing seven novice monks and secretly recording the attacks at a temple in Bangkok’s Sathon district.

[2] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-03-18 · 75% match

5 monks criticised for enjoying banana boat in Bueng Kan reservoir

5 monks criticised for enjoying banana boat in Bueng Kan reservoir Thai monks faced criticism online after a video showed them riding a car-shaped banana boat in the Bueng Khong Long reservoir in Bueng Kan province.

[3] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-02-04 · 75% match

'We just need something positive' - Monks' peace walk across US draws large crowds

Buddhist monks walking from Texas to Washington to promote peace have become a surprise popular hit as they near the US capital -- attracting crowds of thousands who line the route or join in for a few miles.

[4] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2026-02-11 · 75% match

Buddhist monks’ 15-week walk for peace ends in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of Buddhist monks — bearing a message of peace — walked into the heart of Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, greeted by large, joyful crowds as they co

[5] TH www.chiangraitimes.com · 2025-07-27 · 75% match

Monks Behaving Badly Creating a Crisis of Faith in Thailand

CHIANG RAI – The peaceful hills of Northern Thailand, usually a picture of serenity with temple rooftops glinting in the sunrise and monks reciting age-old prayers, have recently become the stage for a major storm.

[6] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2026-01-20 · 65% match

Elderly monk attempts to stop donation box theft in Chonburi

CHONBURI — An 87-year-old monk tried to raise the alarm after a thief broke into a donation box at a temple in Chonburi province early on Tuesday, bu

[7] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2026-02-12 · 65% match

Buddhist monks draw thousands to Lincoln Memorial on final day of their 15-week journey from Texas

A group of Buddhist monks ended their 108-day Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington with a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the Lincoln Memorial, where thousands gathered to hear them

[8] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2026-02-11 · 65% match

Man found dead in temple after seeking ordination

NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A 22-year-old man from Sakon Nakhon province was found d

[9] TH thethaiger.com · 2025-12-25 · 65% match

Former monk arrested after shooting and kidnapping woman in Kanchanaburi

Former monk arrested after shooting and kidnapping woman in Kanchanaburi Police arrested a former monk yesterday, D

[10] TH thethaiger.com · 2025-10-15 · 65% match

Monk found dead in southern Thailand temple with farewell note

Monk found dead in southern Thailand temple with farewell note Temple community in shock as investigation rules out foul play ![Monk found dead in southern Thailand temple with farewell note | Thaiger](

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