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A scandal has erupted in Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Ron Phibun district after photos surfaced allegedly showing a senior monk in a compromising position with a woman. The images appear to capture the monk, a subdistrict chief and senior ecclesiastical figure, naked in a bathroom with a woman bathing him, prompting demands from the local community for accountability.

 

The photos were reportedly taken by local residents who had been monitoring the monk’s behaviour, concerned over potential misconduct. Fearing repercussions, they captured the images secretly within the temple's bathroom and shared them as evidence. The incident has stirred discussions about the integrity and discipline expected within monkhood, with many asserting that the issue lies with individuals exploiting religious positions without adhering to its principles.

 

Upon discovering the photographs, the monk reportedly left the temple. Local residents, upset by the incident, have expressed their desire for him not to return as abbot, highlighting their disapproval of his actions.

 

 

 

Phra Khru Siriwannaporn, the abbot of Thepnomchuead Temple and district monk chief of Ron Phibun, has confirmed the situation and stated that disciplinary procedures are underway. Reports have been submitted to the provincial ecclesiastical official in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Initial investigations are also addressing whether any temple property has gone missing, which could prompt further legal action.

 

As the monk remains unreachable, the local community has decided to appoint a new monk to fill the role, ensuring that the disgraced monk will not return. This incident underscores the need for vigilance in maintaining the sanctity of religious institutions and holding individuals accountable for actions that betray the faith.

 

Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger

 

-- 2025-04-21

 

 

 they captured the images secretly within the temple's bathroom   

 

Perverts  🤣

Don’t care if you’re a monk or not 

that’s invasion of privacy & also computer crimes act 

hope both of them sue 

Maybe there was a particularly stubborn stain she was helping him with.

BAiliff, whack his pp..

To redeem yourself of sin, you have to taste sin to the fullest, even Rasputin knew this.