Bangladeshi Men Disguised as Monks to Avoid Thai Immigration Busted in Songkhla

Thai Buddhist monks on pilgrimage near Wat Khung Taphao in Uttaradit.
Thai Buddhist monks on pilgrimage in Thailand. Photo: Tevaprapas.

Seven Bangladeshi men who posed themselves as Buddhist monks to evade Thai Immigration’s radar were arrested in Songkhla province on Saturday, September 23rd. They were [Read More…]

Buddhist Officials Inspect Phuket Temples to Prevent Foreign Business Fraud After Chonburi Incident

Wat Sri Sunthon Reclining Buddha, Phuket
Wat Sri Sunthon Reclining Buddha, Phuket. Photo: Maksim.

The National Office of Buddhism inspected temples in Phuket to prevent fraud by foreign owned businesses after Chinese owned businesses reportedly sold fake religious amulets [Read More…]