Romantic Scandal Hits Nonthaburi Temple Abbot

An abbot from a temple in Nonthaburi is under scrutiny following online videos alleging romantic involvement with multiple women. The controversy began with a video of two women arguing, one claiming to be the abbot's wife and accusing another of having an affair with him. The accused woman denied the affair, stating she already had a boyfriend, and threatened to divulge the relationship.

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Further clips surfaced, including one where the alleged wife described finding explicit messages on the abbot’s phone. She claimed he supported a lover's hair salon financially and arranged meetings outside the temple. Another video showed a woman confronting a monk about their alleged relationship, demanding he choose between her and another woman.

A Facebook page added to the allegations, claiming the abbot was involved with four women and provided money for cosmetic surgeries. Among them, one was reportedly a Burmese national. A visit to the temple by journalists found the abbot absent, reportedly on a meditation retreat.

Monk Kaenchan from the temple expressed disbelief regarding the allegations, attributing the women’s claims to possible alcohol influence. A local vendor also vouched for the abbot’s adherence to monastic rules, describing him as strict. The online community has called for the National Office of Buddhism to conduct an investigation, drawing parallels to a past case of a woman linked to multiple monks across Thailand, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

• Allegations involve the abbot in relationships with multiple women.

• The abbot is currently unreachable, allegedly on a retreat.

• Public calls for an investigation by the National Office of Buddhism.

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