Nation
World
Politics
Sports
Business
Entertainment
Life
Tech
Science
Opinion
Crime
Health
Oddities

7 Buddhist monks accused of embezzling more than $5.3 million donated to temple in Thailand

Por: ABC News World May 12, 2023

thumbnail

BANGKOK -- Seven Buddhist monks are among nine suspects who are being held in pretrial detention after being arrested for allegedly embezzling assets worth about 300 million baht ($8.9 million) from donations received by a temple in Thailand’s northeast, authorities said Thursday.The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases said the actions of the ringleaders in the case “gravely undermined Buddhism.”Five monks and a driver were... + full article



Similar News

Why Some People in Thailand Become Monks After Committing Crimes

Time USA World June 29, 2023

thumbnailWhat was supposed to be an informative fire drill at a school in Thailand last week turned deadly when a fire extinguisher exploded, one student and injuring about 10 others at Bangkok’s Rachawinit School. While the accident has sparked concerns about the safety of fire... + más

College notebook: St. Joe’s women on a roll in GNAC basketball | Portland Press Herald

Thailand Lifts All Covid Border Restrictions And Makes Long Stays Easier | Forbes


Thailand Adds New Tourist Entry Fee

Forbes USA Life February 21, 2023

thumbnailAs its tourism numbers climb closer to pre-pandemic levels, Thailand will have a new entry fee for international arrivals beginning June 1, 2023. Pileh Lagoon, Ko Phi Phi Island, Thailandgetty Cost of the new entry fee is low As first reported by the , the new entry fee will be... + más

Thailand Lifts All Covid Border Restrictions And Makes Long Stays Easier | Forbes

Do You Have To Pay To Visit Venice? Here’s What To Know About The Entry Fee | Forbes


I Was Raised in the Only “Unproblematic” Religion. Here’s How That Went.

Slate USA Life February 21, 2023

thumbnailFor the fourth week in a row, a white ex-Catholic Buddhist sits down to teach us about humility. We, a group of six or seven teenagers, roll our eyes at each other. It’s 2013, and we’ve just left the gompa—the shrine room—of a Buddhist center in Raleigh, North Carolina,... + más

Shaikin: Baseball embracing the 'flukes' and plenty of added revenue this postseason | Los Angeles Times

Perez keeps Singapore win despite penalty | ESPN


College notebook: St. Joe’s women on a roll in GNAC basketball

Portland Press Herald USA Sports January 19, 2023

thumbnailSt. Joseph’s College women’s basketball coach Mike McDevitt, shown during a 2018 game in Standish, has the Monks off to a 7-0 record in conference play and 12-3 overall. Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer Tuesday’s 83-67 win over Emmanuel was definitely a measuring stick... + más

Wednesday’s college roundup: St Joe’s finishes regular season with a 2-1 women’s soccer win | Portland Press Herald

Wednesday’s college roundup: USM women win ninth straight in soccer | Portland Press Herald


Thai Buddhist temple empty after all monks test positive for meth

New York Daily News USA World November 30, 2022

thumbnailWhat a meth. A Buddhist temple in central Thailand was completely empty on Tuesday after every monk typically stationed at the house of worship tested positive for methamphetamine, district official Boonlert Thintapthai told AFP. Four holy men — including the abbot, also... + más

San Diego meth trafficker who hid out in rural Minnesota sentenced to 14 years in prison | Los Angeles Times

Every monk in Thai temple defrocked after testing positive for meth | CBS News


Families bid farewell as Thai massacre victims are cremated

ABC News USA World October 12, 2022

thumbnailUTHAI SAWAN, Thailand -- Hundreds of mourners and victims’ families gathered Tuesday evening to watch flames burn from rows of makeshift pyres at cremation ceremonies for the young children and others who died in last week’s mass killings at a day care center in Thailand’s... + más

Families bid farewell to Thai day-care center massacre victims at cremation ceremony | Los Angeles Times

Cremations readied for Thai day care massacre victims | The Boston Globe


Thailand Lifts All Covid Border Restrictions And Makes Long Stays Easier

Forbes USA Life October 01, 2022

thumbnailSmiling Thai elephantgetty As of October 1, 2022, Thailand ends its Covid border requirements—international travelers no longer need to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test. And, with new opportunities for longer stays, travelers can enjoy the Land of Smiles even... + más

Intel’s 13th Gen processors arrive October 20th with $589 flagship Core i9-13900K | The Verge

Model fearing Myanmar military heads to asylum in Canada | ABC News



About iurex | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer |