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A former Thai monk has been exposed in a sensational scandal involving hidden love affairs, temple corruption, and deceitful disguises, involving an outraged millionaire mistress.

 

Investigators confirmed on 20 July that they have substantial evidence against ex-Phra Thammachirathirakun, also known as Tid Srit, linked to a wealthy female follower from Nakhon Sawan. The revelations point to a shocking betrayal of trust, with accusations of both moral misconduct and financial misdeeds.

 

Tid Srit, once a leading clerical figure and abbot of Wat Nakhon Sawan Royal Monastery, is entangled in allegations involving leaked chat messages, provocative photos, and videos. These pictures depict him in civilian clothes, donning a wig and striped shirts, starkly contrasting his former monk's robes.

 

Messages reveal that Tid Srit and the millionaire were essentially living as a married couple for over 15 years. The conversations show requests for money, such as funding his Honda Accord insurance, straying far from Buddhist vows of humility.

 

The woman, known for her lavish lifestyle, reportedly provided the monk with several gifts, including premium vehicles like a Honda Accord Hybrid, a Toyota Fortuner, and a Toyota Hilux.

 

Police are now scrutinising if these assets, two homes in Nakhon Sawan, expensive jewellery, and land in Chiang Rai, were linked to embezzlement of temple funds. Authorities suspect he may have misappropriated funds from the Buddha Park project, a long-delayed initiative he oversaw before handing it off to another monk who finally completed it.

 

The scandal was brought to light by the millionaire benefactor. For two years, suspecting Tid Srit of an affair with a younger follower, she grew increasingly agitated. Her jealousy led her to confide in locals who alerted the police, prompting her to submit a cache of incriminating photos, screenshots, and chat logs to law enforcement and the Anti-Corruption Division.

 

Local sources revealed: “She was furious. After giving him everything, finding out he was with someone else was the final straw.”

 

Authorities are now determining the veracity of these materials and considering potential legal violations by the former abbot. A temple insider commented: “He wore the robe but underneath it, he hid secrets.”

 

The scandal has already reverberated through Thailand’s Buddhist community, shaking the faith and trust of many followers. As investigations continue, the former monk has yet to issue a public response, leaving the nation waiting for answers.

 

With the monk's transgressions unfolding, questions about his misconduct and the possible misuse of sacred funds remain. Authorities are working to uncover the full extent of the deceit and betrayal that have rocked this religious figure and the community he once served.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-21

 

 

Thainess, just Thainess. 

15 hours ago, Artisi said:

Thainess, just Thainess. 

In Thailand I fully agree with you...

A lot of bad apples and rampant corruption with billions of baht in cash flowing in daily/weekly/monthly etc

But lets not forget the shirt-lifters of other certain religions that went unchallenged for years.

Or those that kill in the name of their religion.

Monks and there Monkey business.

What's new. nothing. 

She wanted a monks blessing and I gave her one.....I mean I gave her, one

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

In Thailand I fully agree with you...

A lot of bad apples and rampant corruption with billions of baht in cash flowing in daily/weekly/monthly etc

But lets not forget the shirt-lifters of other certain religions that went unchallenged for years.

Or those that kill in the name of their religion.

Yes, unfortunately - there are many very dedicated people in all these religious followings but dragged down by many fxzxzing hypocritical idiots hiding behind their so-called beliefs.

Plus the billions spent on temples in this country is scandalous when there are thousands going hungry, living in poverty and lacking basic schooling - Buddha must turn in his grave from the nonsense and con trick being played out in his name. 

 

I sometimes wonder if some of these so called monks turn to the temple to hide away from crimes they may have committed it’s a way of avoiding a prison sentence shave your head lather your appearance and mover to another part of Thailand !

I've long suspected that a great number of Thai men who become Buddhist monks do so for a multitude of reasons that have nothing to do with Buddhism, faith, religion. If a guy's down & out & hungry & homeless & penniless then going into the nearest temple solves all his problems. For others it's a respect/power kick. One day he's a bottom-feeding low-life scumbag, next day in his orange robe he's up there on a pedestal and has people grovelling at his feet. And for many others it's an opportunity to get their fingers into the tills. 

1 minute ago, grain said:

I've long suspected that a great number of Thai men who become Buddhist monks do so for a multitude of reasons that have nothing to do with Buddhism, faith, religion. If a guy's down & out & hungry & homeless & penniless then going into the nearest temple solves all his problems. For others it's a respect/power kick. One day he's a bottom-feeding low-life scumbag, next day in his orange robe he's up there on a pedestal and has people grovelling at his feet. And for many others it's an opportunity to get their fingers into the tills. 

 

I would agree wholeheartedly......and would add......policemen and politicians.

 

But surely she's just as 'bad'. She shouldn't have been sha**ing him surely ... or? Bit hypocritical IMHO.

 

1 hour ago, BusyB said:

 

But surely she's just as 'bad'. She shouldn't have been sha**ing him surely ... or? Bit hypocritical IMHO.

 

She's not a monk, she can bonk who she likes......but I couldn't care less

Hypocrites. I live as a happy atheist . All religions are utter BS for stupid people.

5 hours ago, soalbundy said:

She's not a monk, she can bonk who she likes......but I couldn't care less

 

Me neither ...