Thailand seeks new abbot for scandal-hit Buddhist temple
Thailand`s government is trying to get a new abbot appointed to head the country`s biggest Buddhist temple, whose former leader is wanted for money laundering, an official said on Thursday.
Mar 23, 2017, 17:47 PM IST
Unholy row: Thai monks and cops in bizarre temple turf war
One side of the temple gate is blocked by cops in blue, the other by rows of bald men in orange -- the frontline of a bizarre stand-off between the Thai state and Buddhist monks that is raising questions of impunity, religion and power.
Mar 02, 2017, 12:29 PM IST
Thai cops find tunnel in manhunt for elderly monk
Thai cops have uncovered secret tunnels running underneath a space-age temple of the controversial Dhammakaya Buddhist sect, as their manhunt for an elusive elderly monk accused of massive embezzlement entered a second day.
Feb 17, 2017, 13:07 PM IST
Thai police call off raid on scandal-hit Buddhist temple
Thailand`s attorney general said in November it would charge the temple`s abbot, Phra Dhammachayo, and four others with conspiracy to launder money and receive stolen goods.
Dec 27, 2016, 13:47 PM IST
Thai prosecutors charge influential Buddhist monk over money laundering
Thailand`s attorney general said on Wednesday it would charge the abbot of a powerful Buddhist sect and four others suspected of money laundering in the latest twist of a long-running saga that has divided Thai Buddhism.
Nov 23, 2016, 12:37 PM IST
