Day: July 15, 2025

Royal Gazette Announces Revocation of Religious Titles for 81 Monks

Bangkok: The Royal Gazette has publicized the annulment of the royal decree that conferred ecclesiastical titles upon 81 monks. This decision follows media reports of inappropriate behavior by some monks within the ecclesiastical body. According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Gazette’s announcement specifies that King Maha Vajiralongkorn has rescinded

Cambodia Did Not Register Thai Literary Works with UNESCO, Confirms Ministry

Bangkok: The Ministry of Culture has clarified that Cambodia did not include Thai literary works in its registration with UNESCO. The Department of Cultural Promotion corroborates this stance, affirming that Cambodia has not registered 22 Thai literary works with the international body. According to Thai News Agency, the Ministry of

Former Abbot of Phichit Involved in Inappropriate Relationship with Ms. Golf

Phichit: Former Provincial Abbot of Phichit, Phra Thep Wachira Sitthimethi, is under scrutiny following revelations of an inappropriate relationship with a woman known as Ms. Golf. The case has raised concerns about violations of monastic discipline, leading to calls for the monk’s disrobing. According to Thai News Agency, the investigation

Search Intensifies for Children of Kok An Following Court-Issued Arrest Warrants

Bangkok: Cyber police have ramped up their search efforts after the court issued arrest warrants for three children of Mr. Kok An, linked to transnational crimes involving a notorious call center gang. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong Phiwpaen, Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD),

Phichit Provincial Abbot to Disrobe Following Scandal Involving Female Golfer

Phichit: The provincial abbot of Phichit, Phra Thep Wachirasidhimethi, has decided to disrobe following a scandal that emerged involving a female golfer known as Ms. Golf. This decision came after a conversation between the abbot and the golfer was leaked, revealing an exchange of sweet words and a request from