Young Monk Caught in Possession of Narcotics

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On July 27, in Lam Plai Mat District, Buriram Province, the Royal Thai Police apprehended a novice monk who had recently taken his vows but was found with a stash of 2,389 methamphetamine pills.

 

The police had expanded their investigation after arresting a local drug dealer, Somboon (surname withheld), who was caught with a quantity of methamphetamine in his car while leaving a well-known pig farm in the city, reported Daily News.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The arrested monk, Nathawut (surname withheld), aged 26, had been selling drugs to teenagers in the area before becoming a monk.

 

Despite trying to quit narcotics three days before ordination, he had relapsed into addiction during his monastic training, secretly taking 3-4 pills daily.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

He expressed his genuine desire to quit drugs permanently but was caught before he could achieve it. Both suspects are now in custody, awaiting further legal actions.

 

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[2baht]

I'm not sure who translated the Buddhist handbook in Thailand but something was seriously lost in translation!

[stoner]

11 minutes ago, webfact said:

The arrested monk, Nathawut (surname withheld), aged 26, had been selling drugs to teenagers in the area before becoming a monk.

 

Despite trying to quit narcotics three days before ordination, he had relapsed into addiction during his monastic training, secretly taking 3-4 pills daily.

what caused the man to go from drug dealer to monk drug dealer ? what is the time frame here. from dealer to *monk*..... and i use that word very loosely. 

[ezzra]

Could it be that he thought that, as a monk, he'd be above suspicious and can paddle his wears to the young more easily?

[RichardColeman]

Thieves, criminals, drug addicts, drunks, slackers...................blessing a wedding near to you soon

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

The arrested monk, Nathawut (surname withheld), aged 26, had been selling drugs to teenagers in the area before becoming a monk.

Obviously the teachings didn't help.

[worgeordie]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

was found with a stash of 2,389 methamphetamine pills.

Despite trying to quit narcotics three days before ordination, he had relapsed into addiction during his monastic training, secretly taking 3-4 pills daily. Personal use ,,, for next nearly 2 years .......    his car while leaving a well-known pig farm in the city, must be one

of the tourist sites in the area...

 

regards worgeordie  

[khaowong1]

If he had just taken his vows when he was caught, then he hadn't even started his monastic training yet.  It appears to me he was just trying to escape being caught.  Become a monk, hide out, sell a few pills to the local teenagers, hey, nice life.  Maybe squeeze in a girlfriend once in awhile.  Boom, living the dream.  

[Stargeezr]

Hopefully he will be defrocked, for this drug crime. IMO

[jcmj]

Our new rehab centers are starting off with a bang. They are just hideaways for drug users, womanizers and thieves that just use this as a cover up location.