webfact Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Picture: Thai Rath A senior monk from a temple in Nan, northern Thailand, has been arrested at the Royal Hotel in Ratchadamnoen, Bangkok, on a warrant for sexual molestation of minors under 15. Suspicions about Phra Maha Aphiwan, 41, had been investigated by Muang district police in Nan before a warrant was obtained. While that was being processed the monk fled south. He is connected to the secretariat of the abbot's office at Wat Phrathat Chang Kham. One novice monk said he had been abused for two years. He said that if he refused to take part in the sexual abuse or revealed what was going on he would lose his educational bursary. As the investigation proceeded another novice came forward with a similar story. Aphiwan admitted what he had done but said it was a private matter and not connected to the temple itself. He was taken back north to face the charges. Thai Rath said they had information that the errant monk had accessed gay porn sites on his phone. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-11 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted November 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2022 He needs to convert to Catholicism if he wants to get away with this type of behaviour. 7 2 3 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I would say 15 years in the prison and a million baht each to those people abused - problem is though it would just be the public paying for this piece of detritus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, webfact said: admitted what he had done but said it was a private matter and not connected to the temple itself. Something else..? Hope you will be well connected with inmates. Edited November 11, 2022 by Tarteso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidneyw Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Hopefully when you are in the slammer, the saying "What goes around, comes around," happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 "they had information that the errant monk had accessed gay porn sites on his phone. " that is why the buddhist monks in Thailand all need the latest iphones........ to watch porn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 15 hours ago, Will B Good said: He needs to convert to Catholicism if he wants to get away with this type of behaviour. What a heap of cr@@@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 15 hours ago, Will B Good said: He needs to convert to Catholicism if he wants to get away with this type of behaviour. Best joke this year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 20 hours ago, webfact said: Aphiwan admitted what he had done but said it was a private matter and not connected to the temple itself. Unfortunately it doesn't always work like that... same as the Catholic shirt-lifters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyn Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 What is it about religious people and abusing kids, although i notice its always men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, Boyn said: What is it about religious people and abusing kids, although i notice its always men. Malka Leifer Headmistress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Paul KNIGHT Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Sadly in this country of unaccountability together with the RTP, Monks are the other major problem in Thailand . breaking the laws of the land with impunity and NO-ONE says anything because they are MONKS. Like the Catholics in many other countries, hiding behind the misguided respect the Rel;gion has earnt over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lujanit Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I predict that since this POS is a monk of higher standing he will do very little jail time if at all he is sentenced. He will claim mental issues and subsequently be sent for treatment. As to any compensation the public will fund that. How he can claim it is a private issue and not associated with the temple is outrageous since he committed these vile acts on novices no doubt within temple grounds. I really hope he is sent to an open population jail for a long time and there he gets his just deserved comeuppance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveyboy Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 On 11/12/2022 at 1:16 AM, bangon04 said: "they had information that the errant monk had accessed gay porn sites on his phone. " that is why the buddhist monks in Thailand all need the latest iphones........ to watch porn must be loaded new phone eh .. My Mate only uses an old one good quality movies all the time on You P##r ...He said !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anant72 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 10:30 AM, Will B Good said: He needs to convert to Catholicism if he wants to get away with this type of behaviour. Other religions are no better: such abuses do happen in madrasas, ashrams, yeshivas etc, and sometimes make it to the front pages of newspapers just like in the numerous sects where devotees are used as sexual slaves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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