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In a deeply distressing case, a Thai mother, known as May, is seeking justice for her nine-year-old daughter, who she claims was sexually abused by an abbot in Pathum Thani. The shocking incident has sent ripples through the local community and beyond.

 

The allegations were brought to light when May contacted the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women on July 1. She revealed that her daughter had been assaulted in a temple bathroom and coerced into silence.

 

The incident reportedly occurred on June 24, as the girl and her younger brother sheltered from the rain after a football game near the temple. The abbot allegedly requested that they buy him oral rehydration salts, rewarding them with 20 baht each. He then asked them to assist in cleaning the temple's bathrooms.

 

While the siblings were in different rooms, the abbot allegedly entered where the girl was cleaning and inappropriately touched her. The situation was disrupted by her brother's timely arrival, forcing the abbot to stop.

 

That night, May's daughter suffered nightmares and exhibited signs of shock, yet kept the ordeal to herself. The following day, she refused school, citing illness, and later confided in her grandmother. This prompted the family to file a police complaint.

 

Though police summoned the abbot for questioning, he remains free. The girl has stayed home from school, fearful of encountering him. Seeking swift justice, May reached out to the foundation. Pavena Hongsakul, the foundation's founder, has pledged to ensure the abbot faces consequences and leave monkhood.

 

The case has highlighted issues of child protection within religious institutions. As the investigation continues, the community and advocacy groups are urging for a thorough and expedited legal process.

 

With the story yet unresolved, the accused abbot has not commented publicly. The situation remains fragile, as the affected family seeks closure and justice while awaiting legal proceedings. As this unfolds, attention remains focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of children in all communities.

 

The matter underscores the importance of vigilant protection for vulnerable individuals and the need for transparency and accountability within institutions. The outcome of this case will surely impact broader conversations about safety and trust in religious communities.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-16

 

 

What is a monk?

Someone you doesn't want to work?

Someone who wants to become rich?

Someone who got a criminal record?

Someone who is gay?

Someone who can practice an extensive sex Life disguised as a monk?

Someone who believes in Buddha? 🙏

The Bad news is that this likely happened

The Old news is that this has likely happened for a long time

The Good news is, they now can speak out and their voices are heard 

The Sad news is not everyone does and for a few Baht only the child suffers

Seems like almost everyday these so called Monks

are up to stuff.

Get him.

The dirty perv. 

 

19 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Someone who is gay?

 

It's ok to be gay. 

Never understood how the police summons people to attend an interview and then they disappear.  Why give the suspect time to do a runner, amazing Thailand

the police should get off their butts and arrest him.

 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Though police summoned the abbot for questioning, he remains free

Useless police... 

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

What is a monk?

Someone you doesn't want to work?

Someone who wants to become rich?

Someone who got a criminal record?

Someone who is gay?

Someone who can practice an extensive sex Life disguised as a monk?

Someone who believes in Buddha? 🙏

Most of those questions also apply to Catholic Priests 

1 hour ago, Grumpy one said:

Most of those questions also apply to Catholic Priests 

Yes, but we're talking about monks in Thailand 

2 hours ago, Coxy said:

Never understood how the police summons people to attend an interview and then they disappear.  Why give the suspect time to do a runner, amazing Thailand

the police should get off their butts and arrest him.

 

Same on the West. No difference. Only when there are hard facts and evidence then it's possible to arrest

2 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Same on the West. No difference. Only when there are hard facts and evidence then it's possible to arrest

But we are talking about the East!!

Here's the news: men become Buddhist monks for many reasons in Thailand.

Sometimes the choice is monkhood or prison (familiar with father who got underage daughter pregnant)

Fair to say he wasn't trying to achieve nirvana as a monk

This pervert sounds like he is cut from the same cloth

5 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

But we are talking about the East!!

You want to show you're smart? You failed. You show only your I....cy.

Actually it's NOT the East but South East Asia, Thailand in particular.

That's enough about you trying to be smart.

Just now, newbee2022 said:

You want to show you're smart? You failed. You show only your I....cy.

Actually it's NOT the East but South East Asia, Thailand in particular.

That's enough about you trying to be smart.

 

Oh, we are a sensitive little soul. 

 

Wrong time of the month for you to be posting me thinks.....555

2 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

Oh, we are a sensitive little soul. 

 

Wrong time of the month for you to be posting me thinks.....555

You're able to think? I doubt it.

30 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

You're able to think? I doubt it.

 

Razor sharp wit and the master of ready repartee......I give in.

 

(I bet I have three more degrees than you.....and I only have three)

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

 

Razor sharp wit and the master of ready repartee......I give in.

 

(I bet I have three more degrees than you.....and I only have three)

Off topic again

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

(I bet I have three more degrees than you.....and I only have three)

I asked a friend about this.

He said

1. Degree: to know if male or female

2. Degree: to write your family name

3. Degree: to write your surname.

We got a good laugh together. 

I hope he was joking only 😂

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

 

Razor sharp wit and the master of ready repartee......I give in.

 

(I bet I have three more degrees than you.....and I only have three)

I bet I have three more degrees than you.....and I only have three

I asked a friend about this.

He said

1. Degree: to know if male or female

2. Degree: to write your family name

3. Degree: to write your surname.

We got a good laugh together. 

I hope he was joking only 😂

1 minute ago, newbee2022 said:

I bet I have three more degrees than you.....and I only have three

I asked a friend about this.

He said

1. Degree: to know if male or female

2. Degree: to write your family name

3. Degree: to write your surname.

We got a good laugh together. 

I hope he was joking only 😂

 

555

3 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Yes, but we're talking about monks in Thailand 

It does not matter what religion, you get sick f&&&ers everywhere

19 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

What is a monk?

Someone you doesn't want to work?

Someone who wants to become rich?

Someone who got a criminal record?

Someone who is gay?

Someone who can practice an extensive sex Life disguised as a monk?

Someone who believes in Buddha? 🙏

I have a nickname for one of the "monks" in the temple down the road 

does not work in the temple,  does not walk in the morning, always has cigarettes, has a shopping list of things for people to get him, even has a local lottery seller deliver tickets to him

IMO most religions have problems like this not just Buddhism. 

23 hours ago, quake said:

 

It's ok to be gay. 

 

wow

surprised at the amount of anti gay people  on here. 

it is 2025 you know.