Thai Monk Resigns Due to Scandalous Selfie Controversy

[snoop1130]

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A monk in Thailand has stepped down after a scandalous selfie with a woman came to light, shaking the religious community. The monk from Khon Kaen province has been asked to renounce his monkhood within a week after the photo's credibility was verified.

 

The incident was addressed in a meeting at Wat Ban Lan in Ban Phai district, where the monastic committee and local leaders, along with the provincial Buddhist office, convened. The image, capturing the monk with a woman in a resort room, prompted his resignation.

 

Pharakhru Pariyattisarnwisut Chanruang, chief monk of the district, cited the breach of the second Buddhist precept, which suggests that solitary presence with someone in a private space can be incriminating. Though the infraction is minor as a sanghadisesa, with no evidence suggesting sexual misconduct, the abbot's resignation was deemed necessary.

 

 

The abbot confessed the photo dates back three years and he knew the woman for four years. However, he claims to have severed ties since then. The leak's source remains mysterious, hinging solely on his confession and the disputed photograph.

 

The Buddhist council’s decision mandates the abbot’s departure from Ban Phai district, reflecting the sanghadisesa violation. Potential harsher charges could emerge if further evidence surfaces, yet the immediate outcome is a dent in public trust.

 

The abbot, visibly distressed, departed in casual attire following the decision. He declined to answer media queries, leaving in a vehicle, choosing silence, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-14

 

 

[khaowong1]

Pretty sure being photo'd with a woman isn't a civil offense.  "Potential harsher charges could emerge if further evidence surfaces."

[save the frogs]

one guy wrote a book about monks in japan and they were notorious for frequenting prostitutes.

anyone who believes most of these people will go their entire life without sex is delusional. 

and they should change the laws. as in the case with catholic priests, it leads to perverse forms of sex in some cases. 

 

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The abbot confessed the photo dates back three years and he knew the woman for four years. However, he claims to have severed ties since then. The leak's source remains mysterious, hinging solely on his confession and the disputed photograph.

Surely the date of the photo can be determined?

[TheFishman1]

Mini fake things in Thailand TIT

[smedly]

and how old is she ?

 

 

????

 

disgusting

[thesetat]

1 hour ago, khaowong1 said:

Pretty sure being photo'd with a woman isn't a civil offense.  "Potential harsher charges could emerge if further evidence surfaces."

Although the photo is blurred on the eyes. She appears very young. Perhaps this was the reason they comment about more evidence..

[JoePai]

 shaking the religious community  🤣

[Young Hick]

He's now enjoying his manhood with the girl.

[Thingamabob]

On the face of it no Buddhist precept broken. Must be more to this story.

[LALes]

Did he have to forfeit his signing bonus?🙃

[khaowong1]

12 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

On the face of it no Buddhist precept broken. Must be more to this story.

Except, being photographed with the girl cheek to cheek, really no precept broken, but the Monks do have a rule about being alone with a woman.. although not sure they were alone.  But again, was he a monk when this photo was taken.