Crime Man Killed in Temple After Dispute Over Liquor, Monk Flees

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 46-year-old man was fatally assaulted in a temple in Nakhon Ratchasima following a heated argument over the purchase of liquor, police report. The monk involved has fled and authorities are seeking an arrest warrant.

 

The incident occurred shortly after midnight on 23 August in a multi-purpose pavilion within the temple grounds. The victim, Mr. Somsak, a local resident, was found with severe head injuries. Volunteer rescue workers attempted CPR at the scene but were unable to revive him.

 

Police discovered bloodstains, a mobile phone, two sharp knives, a chopping board, a thermos, snacks and a bottle of 40-degree white spirits at the pavilion, indicating a drinking session prior to the attack. Mr. Somsak’s body was later taken to Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital for a forensic autopsy.

 

Witnesses reported that the victim often socialised at the temple with local residents. The altercation began after a monk, identified as Phra Tik, asked Mr. Somsak to buy a bottle of spirits on his behalf, offering 20 baht. When the victim questioned the monk’s behaviour, an argument ensued, escalating to a violent assault using the bottle and other objects, causing the head trauma to the victim.

 

Following the attack, Phra Tik fled the scene. Investigators found bloodstains in his living quarters. Police are actively tracking the suspect and have requested a court-issued warrant for his arrest.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-08-25

 

 

 

[Gottfrid]

And the week start with the regular monk story. They just have to sort this out! Apparently it must be better screening of criminal records, mental health and also a 3 week course in life, reality and rules for living inside temple areas.

[EVENKEEL]

Why is it that most stories of a monk, alcohol and murder comes from Isaan?

[thesetat]

Why is it that the Buddhist religion does not stop this bad behavior in their temples. Surely, the other monks there are aware of protocols being broken by their peers. It is not difficult to see this living next to someone especially in a temple. Drug use, alcohol use, guests in their rooms albeit boys or women, or out in a hotel somewhere past their time to have returned to the temple. I think the other good monks have done a lot to protect the bad monks. Turning to look away or zipping their lips about it all. The Thai version of this religion has really gone from bad to nasty. 

[quake]

Thailand's fake monks up to there monkey business again.