Nakhon Si Thammarat abbot charged with animal cruelty

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The abbot of a temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat is facing animal cruelty charges after reportedly hitting a stray dog with a stick, causing severe eye injuries.

 

The 37 year old abbot Danai of Wat Chan Por in Tha Sala district, along with a 15 year old temple novice, identified only as A, voluntarily appeared at the Tha Sala Police Station to acknowledge the charges against them.

 

Yesterday at 11am, Abbot Danai, accompanied by his student and officials from the Nakhon Si Thammarat Office of Buddhism, met with Police Colonel Apichat Chansamret, the chief of Tha Sala Police Station. In the presence of local monastic leaders and officials, Abbot Danai confessed to the accusations, admitting to the act of animal cruelty he was charged with. The police took him into custody for further questioning.

 

The dog, named Nong Yon, sustained serious but non-fatal injuries. The Office of Buddhism and the local monastic hierarchy characterized the abbot’s actions as a minor moral failing, not a grave offence that would warrant immediate defrocking. The decision on whether Abbot Danai will be defrocked depends on the final court ruling regarding the severity of his actions.

 

by Nattapong Westwood 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-30

 

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[TheFishman1]

I thought these monstrous are supposed to be animal, friendly and loving and caring people. I forgot to Thai monks a lot of fake ones there TIT.

[nobodysfriend]

Animal cruelty carried out by a buddhst monk ?

Defrock him .

He did not learn anything from Buddha's teachings .

Unfit to be a monk .

[Thingamabob]

Disgusting, and entirely against the tenets if Buddhism. However, not surprising given the idolatry and greed exhibited at so many temples in Thailand, so very far removed from the philosophy and advice advanced by Siddhartha Gautama.

[rickthailand]

lock him up fake <deleted>

 

[still kicking]

Call Tash Peterson