A monk reportedly under the influence of alcohol on November 4, drove his car into two pedestrians, injuring both, before losing control and veering into a local cassava field. The incident took place in the Nong Phrong subdistrict, Si Maha Phot district, Prachinburi. Authorities and rescue workers responded promptly to the scene.

 

The vehicle, a bronze Toyota, showed damage to its front and was left stranded in a field. The two injured pedestrians were assisted by rescue workers and sent to the hospital. The driver, identified as Phra Samphao, displayed signs of intoxication, speaking incoherently and staggering. His robe slipped off at one point, nearly leaving him fully exposed. Inside his car, authorities found a bottle of 30-proof rice whiskey.

 

Witnesses reported that they saw the monk’s car coming from Raboh Phai. After veering into the area, it struck a factory worker and a local resident. The monk then exited the vehicle, emitting a strong smell of alcohol and displaying behaviour characteristic of inebriation. When questioned, he claimed he was en route to Wat Khlong Yai Soi and had swerved to avoid another car, which allegedly caused him to lose control. In response to further questions, he insisted he had not been drinking but attributed his condition to chewing kratom leaves.

 

Mr. Dam, a friend who was riding with the monk, told police that the monk had not been drinking during their travels that day but speculated he may have consumed alcohol earlier. “He’s been my friend for a long time,” Dam stated, “and drinking is a habit of his. It’s post-Buddhist Lent, so he was probably celebrating.”

 

Local residents expressed frustration with Phra Samphao’s recurrent misconduct, revealing he has been repeatedly defrocked for drinking only to relocate to other nearby temples. Initially, police took him to Raboh Phai station for questioning. 

 

The local ecclesiastical authority have officially defrocked him again at Wat Raboh Phai following the incident.

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-11-05

 

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

“He’s been my friend for a long time,” Dam stated, “and drinking is a habit of his. It’s post-Buddhist Lent, so he was probably celebrating.”

One could say drunk as a skunk err sorry monk 

And still the temples and the Sangha haven´t had enough? Never checking up why there are so many bad apples in their union.

 

 

 

Well if drinking his habit I say what can you say?......we all have our little foibles ....no real harm done.

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

A monk reportedly under the influence of alcohol on November 4, drove his car into two pedestrians, injuring both, before losing control and veering into a local cassava field.

So he only lost control after hitting the two pedestrians..?

One, why block out the plates!

Two, give these driver the authorities to ram and push them aside then forward everything to police for prosecution bill the driver, for repair damages, 50,000 fine, final civil damages.

Also monks should not drink and drive, preferably monks should be sober at all time.

My question is, why is this monk driving in the first place?

  I guess the rules for being a monk have changed.

Oh I meant to ask why was this monk drunk in the first place?

A derobing must be in his future.

Monks up to monkey business again.

TIT.

 

Fairly standard for Thai monks, sadly...