webfact Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Eight monks, along with novices and an altar boy were expelled from the Saeng Tham Khiri Monastery after they exposed the cloister’s corrupt abbot. As a result, they find themselves homeless, embarking on a directionless journey in Chachoengsao, located in south-central Thailand. Sympathetic locals residing in the Panom Sarakham district of Chachoengsao implored the Thai media to assist the Buddhist monks, novices, and the altar boy, who have been left without shelter. Observers in the area have witnessed the group of disenfranchised individuals walking along Road Number 304, which leads towards Bangkok. Responding to the call, ThaiRath reporters swiftly arrived at the scene and encountered the group on the road, laden with their belongings: alms bowls, fans, drinking water, and bags. Reporters engaged the group in conversation about their destination. One of the monks, Noppadon Suchato, admitted that they were uncertain of their next move. by Petch Petpailin Photo via ThaiRath. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/unholy-exodus-monks-novices-and-altar-boy-expelled-for-unveiling-corrupt-abbot -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-08-10 - 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. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 During this period of Lent aren't monks confined to their Wats? Why were the police involved other than to investigate the alleged corruption of the abbot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest5829 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 So much for following the 8 fold path … 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 From the link: Noppadon went on to recount how the abbot had absconded with the funds for nearly eight months, only to reappear and reclaim his role as acting abbot. However, the expelled monks refused to accept his authority in light of his dishonesty, prompting them to file an official complaint. Unfortunately, influential senior monks sided with the corrupt abbot, leading to his successful bid to have the group expelled from the sub-district. Consequently, the abbot enlisted the police to ensure their removal from the temple premises by 10am yesterday, under threat of trespassing charges. Nuff said. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soalbundy Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 42 minutes ago, wwest5829 said: So much for following the 8 fold path … Lot of folds in that path apparently. Buddhism, like Christianity is a business and nobody ever won any prices by being honest in business. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Gandtee said: During this period of Lent aren't monks confined to their Wats? Why were the police involved other than to investigate the alleged corruption of the abbot? The police must have a certain sympathy with the abbot, crows don't pick others eyes out. A wonder the monks haven't been prosecuted for defamation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scouse123 Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 Unbelievable! Shame on the Temple and its leaders. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Purdey Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 Maybe the corrupt helping the corrupt? Birds of a feather etc. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andycoops Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 More evidence of the Thai culture that the guilty survive at the detriment of those who chose a purer path in life. Where is the the office of bhuddism? Silent as usual. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 I'd be very grateful for anyone to explain why an electrical fan is an essential to a homeless monk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: I'd be very grateful for anyone to explain why an electrical fan is an essential to a homeless monk He probably hopes that they won't be homeless for long and he will soon be somewhere he can use it. Why leave it behind if you will only have to buy a new one? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dpcjsr Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 The victims are blamed while the instigator goes free. Typical of the upside down backwards world we live in today. Completely wrong in every way. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 2 hours ago, RichardColeman said: I'd be very grateful for anyone to explain why an electrical fan is an essential to a homeless monk Because it's hot? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 3 hours ago, BangkokReady said: Why leave it behind if you will only have to buy a new one? When you get free donated money thats not really an issue is it ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: When you get free donated money thats not really an issue is it ? Perhaps he doesn't want to waste new donated money if he doesn't have to. These are guys that stood up against corruption, after all. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post newnative Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 No good deed . . . Disgusting, the abbot should have been expelled. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 5 hours ago, RichardColeman said: 8 hours ago, BangkokReady said: Why leave it behind if you will only have to buy a new one? When you get free donated money thats not really an issue is it ? I see you're not a fan of homeless monks then. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 14 minutes ago, NanLaew said: I see you're not a fan of homeless monks then. Well I guess let them work like anybody else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted August 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2023 Perhaps this requires a "people's trial" of this toxic abbott. If his seniors are too foul and corrupt to discipline him and side with the honest monks, there is something very rotten in Denmark. Just another reason to not give too much credence to any religious organization. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter zwart Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Go with the flow. (And the flow is corruption.). If you cant beat them, join them. Different country, different rules but the same game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Bahtism surpasses Buddhism every day.???????? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 8/11/2023 at 5:42 AM, spidermike007 said: Perhaps this requires a "people's trial" of this toxic abbott. If his seniors are too foul and corrupt to discipline him and side with the honest monks, there is something very rotten in Denmark. Just another reason to not give too much credence to any religious organization. Hm,...Now this is in the open thanks to the internet, you might see some changes shortly,...or not,...!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 8/10/2023 at 5:47 PM, RichardColeman said: I'd be very grateful for anyone to explain why an electrical fan is an essential to a homeless monk It belongs to him................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 15 hours ago, off road pat said: Hm,...Now this is in the open thanks to the internet, you might see some changes shortly,...or not,...!? I doubt it. People seem very tolerant of nonsense these days. These fools deserve a reckoning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Here that sound? <flush.............> That's the sound of endemic corruption flushing the Dharma down the loo. Outside of the few forest monasteries still active in Thailand, the Dharma is disappearing and being replaced by ฿฿฿฿฿฿฿ baht worship. Speaking as a ex-monk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 A post with a music video contravening our Community Standards has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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