Woman Accuses Temple Monk of Misconduct During Blessing Ritual

Woman Accuses Temple Monk of Misconduct During Blessing Ritual

A Thai woman has publicly accused a senior monk in Pathum Thani of sexually inappropriate conduct while performing a blessing ceremony. According to her account, the monk instructed her to unbutton her shirt and then inappropriately touched her in front of others present. The allegation, first shared on social media and later confirmed in an interview, has drawn public attention to the incident. Although she initially did not seek legal action, she is now considering pursuing the matter after speaking with friends and a lawyer. The monk’s identity has not been released and authorities have yet to comment.