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By Petch Petpailin

 

A Thai monk denied involvement in a fatal hit-and-run in the central province of Ayutthaya, despite CCTV footage showing his car at the accident scene at approximately 12.30am on Monday, January 27.

 

Rescuers from the Ruam Katanyu Foundation reported the death of a 30 year old Thai motorcyclist, Kasemsan, on their Facebook page on Monday. Kasemsan’s body was found at the side of the Ayutthaya-Ang Thong Road alongside his damaged motorcycle, a blue Honda Wave 101i.

 

No other vehicles or motorists were present upon the rescuers’ arrival, prompting them to file a complaint with Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police Station. Officers reviewed security camera footage from the scene and identified a suspicious vehicle.

 

The footage showed the car travelling at high speed before moving close to Kasemsan’s motorcycle, causing him to lose control and crash. It was not clear whether the car hit the motorcycle or not, as the incident took place far from the camera.

 

Following further investigation, police identified the driver as a monk named Date, who resides at Choeng Tha Temple in the province.

 

 

The monk was summoned for questioning but denied the allegations. He claimed he left the temple that night to search for his son, as he was concerned that the boy had gone out with friends to participate in illegal street racing.

 

Despite the CCTV footage, the monk insisted he did not crash into the motorcycle. Police released him after just five minutes of questioning.

 

Channel 3 reported that journalists visited the temple in an attempt to inspect the monk’s car for any signs of a collision. The media confirmed that the motorcyclist had not crashed into the vehicle on his own, as his motorcycle showed clear evidence of a heavy impact.

 

Another monk at the temple told the media that Kasemsan had no known family members. However, he was described as a good person who often volunteered in temple and community activities. He was well-liked by fellow monks and local residents.

 

Police have yet to file any charges against the monk and have not confirmed whether his claim about his son was truthful, as a fellow monk stated that he had no family members.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-01-29

 

 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Despite the CCTV footage, the monk insisted he did not crash into the motorcycle. Police released him after just five minutes of questioning.

Must've been intense.

The more I hear about monk’s behaviour here, the less I like them.

 

Vow of poverty but rich enough to drive a car at 12.30am, clearly been out partying not looking for non-existent son. No mention of whether his car was actually examined and why he was only interviewed for five minutes.

 

As a religious man, why didn’t he stop at the collision scene to help whether he was involved or not?

 

Still people treat them like gods, feed them, donate to their temples. I just don’t understand it.

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The monk was summoned for questioning but denied the allegations. He claimed he left the temple that night to search for his son, as he was concerned that the boy had gone out with friends to participate in illegal street racing.

 

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Another monk at the temple told the media that Kasemsan had no known family members.

So he lied to the police about this. He should be defrocked and arrested for giving false information to the police to escape justice. As well as hit and run charges and compensation to the injured party. 

Hmm

 

 

Its a darn good thing he didn't toss a wad of Bhat out the window as he drove away.

 

Doing that gets the Thai netizens outraged

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

However, he was described as a good person who often volunteered in temple and community activities.

That obviously means that he couldn't possibly do anything not so good anytime ever.

Amazing Thailand. 

9 hours ago, Classic Ray said:

Still people treat them like gods, feed them, donate to their temples. I just don’t understand it.

It's the Thai way of making "tamboon", a donation to the Bouddhist monks.

When making a donation, they should not question the monk or the temple.
That is up to Kharma.
They made a donation with good intentions and that is what counts.

23 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Police released him after just five minutes of questioning.

 

What an effed up country this is......at times and in certain aspects

On 1/29/2025 at 11:34 PM, Classic Ray said:

As a religious man, why didn’t he stop at the collision scene to help whether he was involved or not?

 

Still people treat them like gods, feed them, donate to their temples. I just don’t understand it.

 

You're not alone.