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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]

WLT hiking the monk’s trail February 27 Join for a Chiang Mai experience that you do not want to miss. The Monk’s Trail is a popular spot where you can enjoy and experience a relaxing hike with friends. [6]

Seven months after the military coup in Myanmar, some young Buddhist monks have taken off their yellow robes to join the armed struggle against the junta, while other older and senior ones are throwing in their lot with the junta leaders. [7]

The NLD government’s relatively quiet campaign against nationalist monks has burst into the headlines again in the past few weeks. [9]

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 chiangmaicitylife.com · 2021-02-18 · 75% match

WLT hiking the monk’s trail

WLT hiking the monk’s trail February 27 Join for a Chiang Mai experience that you do not want to miss. The Monk’s Trail is a popular spot where you can enjoy and experience a relaxing hike with friends.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2021-09-09 · 75% match

Myanmar Junta Finds Allies Among Well-Known Buddhist Monks

Seven months after the military coup in Myanmar, some young Buddhist monks have taken off their yellow robes to join the armed struggle against the junta, while other older and senior ones are throwing in their lot with the junta leaders.

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-04-09 · 75% match

Buddhist Monks Incite Muslim Killings in Burma

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-03-08 · 75% match

‘Rowdy monks’ or a Crisis of Monastic Authority?

The NLD government’s relatively quiet campaign against nationalist monks has burst into the headlines again in the past few weeks.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-06-07 · 75% match

Unholy Alliance: Myanmar’s Mercedes Monks and the Men in Green

If you happen to be strolling around downtown Yangon or Mandalay anytime soon, the sight of a senior Buddhist monk cruising by in the latest Mercedes or Bentley might well cause you to do a double-take. But don’t be surprised.

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