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Community Sangha Supreme Council Introduces Strict New Measures to Oversee Temple Finances
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. The Sangha Supreme Council (SSC) has approved sweeping new regulations aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the financial management of temples across Thailand. The measures include mandatory banking procedures, monthly financial reports, and strict oversight to prevent misappropriation or loss of funds. The announcement was made following the SSC’s 16th meeting of 2025, held at Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in Bangkok. Mr Chatchaphon Chaiporn, Acting Director of the Secretariat Office of the Sangha Supreme Council and an expert in Buddhist academic affairs, detailed the new policies. Key Regulations for Temple Bank Accounts The new framework establishes clear rules for the opening and management of temple bank accounts: 1. Accounts must be opened only with banks located in the same province as the temple. 2. Account names must clearly indicate temple ownership, using formats such as “Funds of Wat…” or “Wat…”. Names must not include personal identifiers (e.g. “by Mr…”). 3. Each account must have at least three authorised signatories, including the abbot, an appointed temple steward (waiyawachak), and another person deemed suitable by the abbot. 4. Withdrawals must be co-signed by two out of the three authorised persons and must always include the abbot’s signature. 5. Only official bank withdrawal forms and passbooksmay be used for all withdrawals. Temples are also required to safeguard all financial documents in secure locations to prevent loss or tampering. Monthly and Annual Reporting Requirements Temples must now keep detailed accounts of all income, expenditure, and remaining funds, with the following additional obligations: • Monthly financial summaries must be compiled and submitted annually (covering January to December) to the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) or the Provincial Office of Buddhism by 20 January each year. A full copy must be retained at the temple. • Monthly closing balances must include cash, cheque holdings, and bank deposits for all temple accounts. • Temples are encouraged to adopt the NOB’s standardised accounting system. If adopted, this replaces the need for manual reporting, though final reports must still be submitted annually. Digital Donations and Enforcement Temples are also urged to adopt the e-Donation system to digitise donation tracking and improve transparency. Abbots are expected to comply with these new standards, under close supervision from their respective ecclesiastical superiors. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action for breaching monastic administrative conduct, with penalties under relevant religious and civil laws. To support implementation, the NOB will provide official templates for income and expenditure reporting, along with training and guidance. Coordination with agencies such as the Office of the Auditor General, provincial auditors, the Royal Thai Police and the Anti-Money Laundering Office may also be undertaken to facilitate inspections and audits. The new policy is set to take effect from 1 October 2025. The initiative marks a significant move towards financial reform within Buddhist institutions, amid increasing public scrutiny over temple management and calls for greater accountability. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khoasod 2025-06-22 -
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Dr Aseem Malhotra - White House insiders say the MRNA shot will be pulled from the market
While it is clear that there are some negatives associated with the vaccines created for Covid are the positives ignored in the debate? I recall here in the USA hospitals were filled to the brim with people many of whom died gasping for air. I recall no surgery unless it was medically urgent preventing normal repair of hearts, joints etc. WIthin about 6 months of the vaccines I remember hospitals starting clearing and life was returning to normal. Yes, government way over-reacted in some ways shutting down grade schools, chirches and killing many businesses unnecessarily. And pumped so much money into an economy that didn't need to be killed in order to fight the virus. So they did a lot of things wrong. And sure we were sold a bill of goods relating to how effective the vaccine would be and how safe it would be. But overall did it end a worldwide pandemic? I dunno. I do know I take my medical advice from my doctors. And to be fair in the last few years not all of them suggested that I take any more "boosters" of the mRNA vaccine. And I have not since I was forced to in order to travel. But I am not a denier that something changed when the vaccines were released. We can all choose to look at the data in various ways and it may turn out that there was some nefarious profit motive in this but like the moon landings I take the conspiracy talk with a grain of salt. If this was a control or profit game the number of people involved in it that have kept their mouths shut is impressive. -
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Tourism Israel-Iran Conflict Puts a Damper on Thailand's Tourist Dreams
Yeah but they would be a far lesser quality of tourists than the Israelis. Probably more australians, that wouldn't be very good. -
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Tourism Israel-Iran Conflict Puts a Damper on Thailand's Tourist Dreams
Many folks cannot stand you does that mean you should be banned from here? -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 22 June 2025
Illegal Cockfighting Ring Raided in Chiang Rai – 30 Gamblers Arrested Picture courtesy of Matichon. Authorities in Chiang Rai have raided an illegal cockfighting den, arresting 30 individuals and seizing gambling paraphernalia after a dramatic scene in which participants fled into nearby fields and forest upon the arrival of officers. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364401-illegal-cockfighting-ring-raided-in-chiang-rai-–-30-gamblers-arrested/ -
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Crime Illegal Cockfighting Ring Raided in Chiang Rai – 30 Gamblers Arrested
Picture courtesy of Matichon. Authorities in Chiang Rai have raided an illegal cockfighting den, arresting 30 individuals and seizing gambling paraphernalia after a dramatic scene in which participants fled into nearby fields and forest upon the arrival of officers. The operation followed complaints from local residents in Ban Chai Niwet, Village 13, Wiang Chai District, who reported loud noise and gatherings linked to unauthorised cockfighting and gambling. The reports prompted Chiang Rai Governor Mr. Charin Thongsuk to assign District Chief Mr. Bodin Thiamphakdee and Pol. Col. Wichai Chaiuenkham, Superintendent of Wiang Chai Police Station, to investigate. A joint task force comprising district security officers, led by Mr. Wisit Thuancheep (Chiang Rai Provincial Defence Chief), Mr. Phakhin Phunket (Wiang Chai Assistant District Officer) and local police officers, conducted the raid. Upon arrival at the premises, authorities discovered a large group of individuals gathered around cockfighting activities. As soon as they noticed the official vehicles, participants scattered in all directions, abandoning their motorbikes and fleeing across paddy fields, woodland and irrigation ditches. Officers managed to secure the scene, where they found evidence of active gambling including a cockfighting ring, betting slips and cash placed above the ring. The venue also featured a training pit, fight pairing boards and stalls selling food and beverages. One man, Mr. Thongsuk identified himself as the owner of the property. He admitted to organising cockfighting events without a licence. He has been charged with hosting illegal gambling activities. The 30 individuals arrested at the scene have been charged with participating in illegal gambling. All suspects were formally booked and transferred to Wiang Chai Police Station for further legal proceedings. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Matichon 2025-06-22
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