Monastic Mayhem: Former Monk Assaults Abbot at Pho Chai Temple in Udon Thani, Prompting Police Intervention

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On January 13th, 2024, Ban Dung Update, a Facebook page, received a report of a former monk physically assaulting an abbot at the Pho Chai temple, Ban Dung, Udon Thani.

The Ban Dung Update team went to the Pho Chai temple and found more than 30 local residents surrounding the temple to discuss the conflict between a monk and an abbot. The monk, publicly identified as Mr. Phanom Chuenta, 52, appeared to be intoxicated and slurring his speech, according to local media.

Mr. Kritsada Jitsoparungroj, a 33-year-old local resident, said to local media that Phanom, a former monk, had been at Pho Chai temple for 2 years and was favored by locals as he behaved nicely at first. Recently, Phanom barely slept at night, caused a ruckus, had dinner (Monks are prohibited from eating after noon), and did not perform monastic duties, said Kritsada.

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-01-15

 

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[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Kritsada Jitsoparungroj, a 33-year-old local resident, said to local media that Phanom, a former monk, had been at Pho Chai temple for 2 years and was favored by locals as he behaved nicely at first. Recently, Phanom barely slept at night, caused a ruckus, had dinner (Monks are prohibited from eating after noon), and did not perform monastic duties, said Kritsada

Seems he's out of Saffron now but can't stay away from the temple.

[Tarteso]

Abbot vs Monk…fight, sexual abuse, alcohol, Drugs, Monastic life

 

Buddhists things.

[Denim]

Crouching monk , hidden fist.

[brianthainess]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The Ban Dung Update team went to the Pho Chai temple and found more than 30 local residents surrounding the temple to discuss the conflict between a monk and an abbot.

That should keep 'em busy for a month or twos of gossip.