Lite Beer Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Monk killed for his gold amuletsBy Coconuts Bangkok Monk, Phra Chaliao Dharmwaro, was killed at his temple residence in Ayutthaya Province for his gold amulets. The monk’s home had been ransacked and a number of gold amulets taken.The 92-year-old was found dead in Wat Tarn En Temple with his necklace round his neck but the amulet was missing from the locket. Read More: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2013/09/12/monk-killed-his-gold-amulets -- Coconuts Bangkok 2013-09-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post laurentbkk Posted September 12, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2013 oh that is so shameful ... where is the respect for elderly people and Buddhism ... RIP 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjhorner Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 sad sad news...... smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Makes me sad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiRich Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 someone is gonna burn in hell for this! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retell Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) R.I.P. Phra Chaliao Dharmwaro hopefully they catch the lowlifes quick my condolance to the family Edited September 12, 2013 by metisdead Bold font removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Crazy stuff committed by the lowest form of humanity. I can only hope the guy(s) is found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agudbuk Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Do they expect those amulets to bring good luck? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I would hazard a guess that they will sell the amulets and they think the money will bring them luck. Of course, if the police publish photos of the amulets, nobody is going to buy them. They are definitely not a good luck charm any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Sata Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Shocking but a reminder of how cheap life can be in Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee b Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 There are some very sick people in this world. This is just terrible! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TackyToo Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'm not saying this is not a disgraceful crime. However TIT and I have my doubts if it is such a bright idea to wear an expensive necklace at the age of 92 even as a monk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'm not saying this is not a disgraceful crime. However TIT and I have my doubts if it is such a bright idea to wear an expensive necklace at the age of 92 even as a monk. Why ? Must we all hide, or should we not live our own life as we want to live it.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'm not saying this is not a disgraceful crime. However TIT and I have my doubts if it is such a bright idea to wear an expensive necklace at the age of 92 even as a monk. Why ? Must we all hide, or should we not live our own life as we want to live it.. In a perfect world, yes. But unfortunately this isn't a perfect world and we have to be careful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dararasmi Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Perhaps it wasn't murder at all and one of the "first responders" has a cool new gold amulet? Anyway, it's a shame that someone who lives to that age should die in such a way...whatever it may have been. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'm not saying this is not a disgraceful crime. However TIT and I have my doubts if it is such a bright idea to wear an expensive necklace at the age of 92 even as a monk. Why ? Must we all hide, or should we not live our own life as we want to live it.. In a perfect world, yes. But unfortunately this isn't a perfect world and we have to be careful. Not me, nooooooooooooo sireeeeeeee. Someone wants to take me out or rob me, OK. Can happen anywhere, any time, but I will NOT live my life in fear of gobshits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cup-O-coffee Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) The story says he was killed. Not murdered?He was "killed" at his temple residence, ...then it switches to being found dead in Wat Tarn Temple, ...then it switches to being close to his residence, ...then it implies being found outside his residence, on the ground, below the window that he was thrown through, from the inside of his residence. Unless I am mistaken, and it was not "The Hulk" who entered his apartment and threw him quite a ways,then something does not mesh right here. But it gets even more murky... The deceased' age is 92 years. 92 years!!! The living alledge that a 92 year old man "fought" with his assailant? And then they alledge he was thrown through a window and all that was evident is some bruising on his head and right shoulder. Most 92 year old people I know turn purple for days at any spot on their body that gets relatively strong pressure, much less being grabbed or clinched with hands when in combat. How does a 92 year old man: A] fight with someone B] get manhandled C] get thrown through a window D] make a hard impact on the ground ...and only come away with a bruise on his head and right shoulder? No blood, no scrapes, no cuts, nothing. Only isolated bruising. I don't know about the rest of you, but I smell a rat here, and that is a fact. Edited September 12, 2013 by cup-O-coffee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The story says he was killed. Not murdered? He was "killed" at his temple residence, ...then it switches to being found dead in Wat Tarn Temple, ...then it switches to being close to his residence, ...then it implies being found outside his residence, on the ground, below the window that he was thrown through, from the inside of his residence. Unless I am mistaken, and it was not "The Hulk" who entered his apartment and threw him quite a ways,then something does not mesh right here. But it gets even more murky... The deceased' age is 92 years. 92 years!!! The living alledge that a 92 year old man "fought" with his assailant? And then they alledge he was thrown through a window and all that was evident is some bruising on his head and right shoulder. Most 92 year old people I know turn purple for days at any spot on their body that gets relatively strong pressure, much less being grabbed or clinched with hands when in combat. How does a 92 year old man: A] fight with someone B] get manhandled C] get thrown through a window D] make a hard impact on the ground ...and only come away with a bruise on his head and right shoulder? No blood, no scrapes, no cuts, nothing. Only isolated bruising. I don't know about the rest of you, but I smell a rat here, and that is a fact. I do see your point. When my dad died in his sleep (UK), he had one of those things you keep pound coins in, always with him. It went missing after the ''authorities'' attended his flat. Also a very special item of which I have the matching pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceSmith Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 If /when the perpetrator is reincarnated he will come back as himself after all, he can’t get any lower BS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 A new low even for Thailand. RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post newermonkey Posted September 12, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2013 Sorry to have to say this but monks are not supposed to gather worldly goods especially valuables. If he had followed the way of the Buddha to the letter I would guess he would not have been a target. But anyway he was human, so RIP to you old man. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osiboy Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'm not saying this is not a disgraceful crime. However TIT and I have my doubts if it is such a bright idea to wear an expensive necklace at the age of 92 even as a monk. Why ? Must we all hide, or should we not live our own life as we want to live it.. my problem is with a religion that values gold so much , i think it reflects onto the Thai people and another reason why most Thais seem to have a never ending thirst for money regardless how it is made , why does a monk need gold ? goes against religious ethics IMO . Sad story though and another needless crime of greed in LOS, ........RIP. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'm not saying this is not a disgraceful crime. However TIT and I have my doubts if it is such a bright idea to wear an expensive necklace at the age of 92 even as a monk. Why ? Must we all hide, or should we not live our own life as we want to live it.. my problem is with a religion that values gold so much , i think it reflects onto the Thai people and another reason why most Thais seem to have a never ending thirst for money regardless how it is made , why does a monk need gold ? goes against religious ethics IMO . Sad story though and another needless crime of greed in LOS, ........RIP. Monks during their life are given all sorts of stuff, including Gold from folk who can afford it for ''their'' future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperdimension Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 She believes the assailant broke into Phra Chaliao′s room and fought with him Would a truly buddhist monk fight back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 She believes the assailant broke into Phra Chaliao′s room and fought with him Would a truly buddhist monk fight back? Why not ?, his prized Buddha might have been his and his folks life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 She believes the assailant broke into Phra Chaliao′s room and fought with himWould a truly buddhist monk fight back? Lemme get back to you on that one. Gotta call Kung <deleted> Panda about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 oh that is so shameful ... where is the respect for elderly people and Buddhism ... RIP ....7 years of teaching in Thailand.....even if you translate the word 'respect' to Thai....it still produces puzzled looks...or blank stares.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) I'm not saying this is not a disgraceful crime. However TIT and I have my doubts if it is such a bright idea to wear an expensive necklace at the age of 92 even as a monk. Why ? Must we all hide, or should we not live our own life as we want to live it.. In a perfect world, yes. But unfortunately this isn't a perfect world and we have to be careful. Not me, nooooooooooooo sireeeeeeee. Someone wants to take me out or rob me, OK. Can happen anywhere, any time, but I will NOT live my life in fear of gobshits. That's very commendable, but you're not some defenceless 92-year-old man. Live life how you want, but we have to be careful sometimes. If my old granddad had an expensive gold chain, then I'd tell him to hide it away in public because there's a chance someone will try to take it, and maybe hurt you in the process. Again, it's sad that we have to do this but it's life. Edited September 12, 2013 by rkidlad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHANGOVER Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Although I think ANY religion is only a crutch for the feeble-minded I hate the idea of injuring or killing any person of that age. Age and Buddhism used to be respected here, now people are killing old monks for gold and young monks (especially the defrocked one in Laos) are stealing from their community and money-laundering. The rot of corruption set in long ago and is picking up speed, stemming from an unabated desire for money and power at any cost to the Thai people. Unfortunately most Thai's don't see it as THEIR fault or problem. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Although I think ANY religion is only a crutch for the feeble-minded I hate the idea of injuring or killing any person of that age. Age and Buddhism used to be respected here, now people are killing old monks for gold and young monks (especially the defrocked one in Laos) are stealing from their community and money-laundering. The rot of corruption set in long ago and is picking up speed, stemming from an unabated desire for money and power at any cost to the Thai people. Unfortunately most Thai's don't see it as THEIR fault or problem. I can equate to your thought/post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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