Tag: Monks
Wild Elephant Fatally Attacks Monk in Kanchanaburi Forest Reserve
KANCHANABURI, Jan 25 (TNA) – A monk was found dead in the protected national forest area after being attacked by a wild elephant. Wild Elephant [more…]
Monk Dies, 37 People Injured after Bus Crash in Sakon Nakhon
A monk has been pronounced dead at the scene while 37 other people have sustained injuries after a truck with a driver traveling the wrong [more…]
Monk and three women killed in Chaiyaphum van accident
CHAIYAPHUM: A monk and three elderly women were killed and six other people seriously hurt when a van taking them for a cremation ceremony ran [more…]
Bangladeshi Men Disguised as Monks to Avoid Thai Immigration Busted in Songkhla
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 [more…]
Fire burns temple in Phitsanulok, one monk injured
PHITSANULOK: A fire broke out early Friday at Wat Khlong Rai in Bang Rakam district of this lower northern province, completely destroying the main sermon [more…]
Monks injured in explosion in Narathiwat province
Three monks and two defence volunteers were slightly injured this morning (Friday) when a roadside improvised explosive device was detonated by southern insurgents as the [more…]
Vesak Day Ceremony in Thailand to Attract Thousands of Monks
BANGKOK (NNT) – Thailand is hosting a ceremony commemorating Vesak, or Visakha Bucha Day at the beginning of next month, with more than 3,500 monks [more…]
Alleged cat-killing Chachoengsao monk defrocked and charged with animal cruelty
A monk at a temple in Bang Pakong district of Thailand’s eastern province of Chachoengsao was arrested by police yesterday (Wednesday) and charged with animal [more…]