Thai monk seeks justice for reputation damage after accusations cleared

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A revered Thai monk and his supporters are hitting back after accusations of inappropriate behaviour and misconduct have been cleared.

 

The monk, 73 year old Luang Por Wang of Wat Ban Kluey in Nakhon Ratchasima province, along with his nephew, 38 year old Thanawat Saeveekul, filed a complaint with the police after an investigation showed no evidence of misconduct. The monk and his supporters seek justice after accusations against him have damaged his reputation.

 

Luang Por Wang came under fire when residents accused him of behaving inappropriately, watching pornographic movies, and being found with two women in the bathroom. The monk has strongly denied these allegations and clarified that he only watched Buddha history videos, playing them loudly because of his hearing impairment.

 

Regarding the bathroom incident, Luang Por Wang admitted to entering the bathroom with Nang Khiew Wan for the purpose of instructing her to clean it due to a blocked drain, but claimed that he was not properly dressed because of an ailment requiring treatment on his buttocks.

In response to allegations of financial mismanagement, Luang Por Wang reportedly proved that funds were used for legitimate temple renovations and labour costs, with documented evidence provided since March 31.

 

by Samantha Rose

Top Photo by Sanook.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/false-accusations-against-monk-cleared-victim-seeks-legal-justice

 

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[simon43]

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but claimed that he was not properly dressed because of an ailment requiring treatment on his buttocks.

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Best excuse I've heard in ages!!

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Regarding the bathroom incident, Luang Por Wang admitted to entering the bathroom with Nang Khiew Wan for the purpose of instructing her to clean it due to a blocked drain, but claimed that he was not properly dressed because of an ailment requiring treatment on his buttocks.

Queue snigger.

[rwill]

So now he wants money too.

[TheFishman1]

What seems like the monk has answers for everything 

where there’s smoke, there’s fire TIT