Tag: Temple
Two people die in fire at Thai Buddhist temple in New York City, including a monk
A devastating fire broke out at the Buddhayaram Temple, located in the Bronx, New York, on the morning of February 12th, 2025. The blaze, which [Read More…]
Malaysian Monk Arrested for Theft at Chiang Mai Temple
On November 21st, 2024, Chiang Saen Immigration and police officers in Chiang Rai apprehended a Malaysian monk accused of theft at Jed Yod Temple in [Read More…]
Five Monks Defrocked After Drug and Misconduct Scandal at Nonthaburi Temple
At 8:00 PM on October 22nd, 2024, Bang Srimuang police officers raided Bang Srimuang Temple in Nonthaburi following complaints from local residents. The complaints alleged [Read More…]
Alleged Transgender Monk in Pattaya Defrocked After Admitting to Drug Use and Causing Temple Disturbance
At 8:06 PM on September 18th, 2024, Pattaya police received a report about a monk who appeared to be hallucinating and behaving erratically at Wat [Read More…]
Wat Arun, Yi Peng Named ‘World Night View Heritage’ Sites
Thailand’s cultural icons, Wat Arun in Bangkok and the Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai, have been honored as “World Night View Heritage” sites. The [Read More…]
Homeless Thai couple caught having sex in Surin temple
In Surin, Thailand, officers from the Mueang Surin Police Station responded to a call in the middle of the night after a monk found a [Read More…]
Foreign Beggar Gang Allegedly Exploits Pattaya Temple Festival
Local residents in Pattaya are calling for police to take action against a group of foreign beggars, believed to be Cambodian nationals, who exploited a [Read More…]
Massive Fire at Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan in Chiang Rai Causes 100 Million Baht in Damages
On June 22nd, 2024, local media in Chiang Rai reported a massive fire that broke out at night at Wat Sang Kaew Phothiyan in Mae [Read More…]
