Buddha Issara to sue Khaosod for Bt100 mil

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Buddha Issara To Sue Khaosod For B100 Mil.
By Khaosod English


Anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban and Buddha Issara

BANGKOK: -- Anti-government monk activist has pledged to sue Khaosod and Matichon for libel, demanding 100 million baht in compensation.

Buddha Issara and his supporters marched from their rally site in Chaeng Wattana Road to Criminal Court on Ratchadapisek Road, where he submitted his letter to the court officials detailing his intention to file lawsuit against the two newspapers.

The monk alleged that Khaosod and Matichon have unfairly defamed him in their news coverage. He said he wanted the newspapers to pay him 100 million baht in damage.

Nevertheless, it is understood that Buddha Issara has not taken any formal step in filing the libel lawsuit, and his appearance at the court was merely symbolic.

The monk and his companions later had a brief "sit-in" on Ratchadapisek Road and ate their lunch, before marching away without any incident.

Source: http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1397048510&section=11


-- Khaosod English 2014-04-10

[Torkmada]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

[WoopyDoo]

I was waiting for this to happen.

Khaosod have overstepped the mark with their twisting of facts to stir political hatred, and when this shambles are out of power, Khaosod will find itself facing many defamation charges which will bring it to its knees.

A good day for truth and anti-propaganda.

[Yunla]

Defending your public name is a basic human right, and I applaud him for doing this.

However I do have questions about the people this monk is allied to in PCAD, and if those people have the same love for human rights that I do. My lingering suspicion is that they support human rights for some people only, and that this is part of the reason we are in this political quagmire to begin with. The lesser of two evils is still evil.

[tezzainoz]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Your just as bad as the newspaper, and if he knew who you really are, and not just a coward that hides behind a keyboard

He could Sue you as well for this comment

Please show me proof that he wanted this money for himself

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

everyday people donate money to Monks, and this money goes to the temples and priesthood

so are they all have an affinity to Cash

On this subject you will get no argument from me, but I keep my thoughts to my self

You have insulted every Thai who loves the Monkhood with your posting

I hope you will now be a real man and apoligise to Thais for you comment made before thinking them through

[Torkmada]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Your just as bad as the newspaper, and if he knew who you really are, and not just a coward that hides behind a keyboard

He could Sue you as well for this comment

Please show me proof that he wanted this money for himself

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

everyday people donate money to Monks, and this money goes to the temples and priesthood

so are they all have an affinity to Cash

On this subject you will get no argument from me, but I keep my thoughts to my self

You have insulted every Thai who loves the Monkhood with your posting

I hope you will now be a real man and apoligise to Thais for you comment made before thinking them through

This is the monk who recently extorted B120,000 from a hotel isn't it?

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/436666592387018752

[naboo]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Your just as bad as the newspaper, and if he knew who you really are, and not just a coward that hides behind a keyboard

He could Sue you as well for this comment

Please show me proof that he wanted this money for himself

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

everyday people donate money to Monks, and this money goes to the temples and priesthood

so are they all have an affinity to Cash

On this subject you will get no argument from me, but I keep my thoughts to my self

You have insulted every Thai who loves the Monkhood with your posting

I hope you will now be a real man and apoligise to Thais for you comment made before thinking them through

He suggests one monk has an affinity for cash, you suggest they all do, and he's the one offending all monks!

Corrupt monks have been seen in Thailand before, but that doesn't mean all monks are corrupt. Perhaps you should withdraw your comment.

[chooka]

and what is he going to do with the cash if he gets it, donate it to charity or buy a new Merc to get to the temple? I find it hard to believe that he is a real monk just appears to be another money hungry corrupt person.

[chooka]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Your just as bad as the newspaper, and if he knew who you really are, and not just a coward that hides behind a keyboard

He could Sue you as well for this comment

Please show me proof that he wanted this money for himself

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

everyday people donate money to Monks, and this money goes to the temples and priesthood

so are they all have an affinity to Cash

On this subject you will get no argument from me, but I keep my thoughts to my self

You have insulted every Thai who loves the Monkhood with your posting

I hope you will now be a real man and apoligise to Thais for you comment made before thinking them through

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

I think the Catholic Church is rich enough.

[Robby nz]

he would stary and what is he going to do with the cash if he gets it, donate it to charity or buy a new Merc to get to the temple? I find it hard to believe that he is a real monk just appears to be another money hungry corrupt person.

Possibly he would start another hospice for terminal cancer patients like the one he now runs at his temple.

Or even give it to the farmers like he did with the 120k he got from the hotel.

[khunsiam]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Your just as bad as the newspaper, and if he knew who you really are, and not just a coward that hides behind a keyboard

He could Sue you as well for this comment

Please show me proof that he wanted this money for himself

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

everyday people donate money to Monks, and this money goes to the temples and priesthood

so are they all have an affinity to Cash

On this subject you will get no argument from me, but I keep my thoughts to my self

You have insulted every Thai who loves the Monkhood with your posting

I hope you will now be a real man and apoligise to Thais for you comment made before thinking them through

No need to apologize, this is not an insult to Buddhists, the monkhood or Thai people, you obviously do not see the difference to donations and claiming money and that's a real insult to Buddhists, please do not speak for Thai people if you don't understand what it's all

about.

[daveAustin]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Your just as bad as the newspaper, and if he knew who you really are, and not just a coward that hides behind a keyboard

He could Sue you as well for this comment

Please show me proof that he wanted this money for himself

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

everyday people donate money to Monks, and this money goes to the temples and priesthood

so are they all have an affinity to Cash

On this subject you will get no argument from me, but I keep my thoughts to my self

You have insulted every Thai who loves the Monkhood with your posting

I hope you will now be a real man and apoligise to Thais for you comment made before thinking them through

As far as I can see, they are correct ("I wonder what Buddha would think of him" indeed). However way you gloss it over, the very act of this monk 'wanting', nay desiring, for money from whomever, for whatever, goes against a tenet of Buddhism, does it not?

Methinks you should apologize to above poster and perhaps also have a think before commenting on such matters in future. The hypocrisy is astounding.

[tezzainoz]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Your just as bad as the newspaper, and if he knew who you really are, and not just a coward that hides behind a keyboard

He could Sue you as well for this comment

Please show me proof that he wanted this money for himself

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

everyday people donate money to Monks, and this money goes to the temples and priesthood

so are they all have an affinity to Cash

On this subject you will get no argument from me, but I keep my thoughts to my self

You have insulted every Thai who loves the Monkhood with your posting

I hope you will now be a real man and apoligise to Thais for you comment made before thinking them through

This is the monk who recently extorted B120,000 from a hotel isn't it?

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/436666592387018752

Your ability to commit libel is outstanding

extorted I hope you can prove that

Other may say it was compenstation

So I guess in your mind, billions of baht every year are extorted from Thais to give to the temples

Please show us the facts that this money was kept by him for his own financial gain?

an apoligy to the Thai people would be nice !!!!!

[rabas]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Your just as bad as the newspaper, and if he knew who you really are, and not just a coward that hides behind a keyboard

He could Sue you as well for this comment

Please show me proof that he wanted this money for himself

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

everyday people donate money to Monks, and this money goes to the temples and priesthood

so are they all have an affinity to Cash

On this subject you will get no argument from me, but I keep my thoughts to my self

You have insulted every Thai who loves the Monkhood with your posting

I hope you will now be a real man and apoligise to Thais for you comment made before thinking them through

As far as I can see, they are correct ("I wonder what Buddha would think of him" indeed). However way you gloss it over, the very act of this monk 'wanting', nay desiring, for money from whomever, for whatever, goes against a tenet of Buddhism, does it not?

Methinks you should apologize to above poster and perhaps also have a think before commenting on such matters in future. The hypocrisy is astounding.

Methinks you know zip about Buddhism, or Thai culture. Nay, meknows.

[tezzainoz]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Your just as bad as the newspaper, and if he knew who you really are, and not just a coward that hides behind a keyboard

He could Sue you as well for this comment

Please show me proof that he wanted this money for himself

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

everyday people donate money to Monks, and this money goes to the temples and priesthood

so are they all have an affinity to Cash

On this subject you will get no argument from me, but I keep my thoughts to my self

You have insulted every Thai who loves the Monkhood with your posting

I hope you will now be a real man and apoligise to Thais for you comment made before thinking them through

He suggests one monk has an affinity for cash, you suggest they all do, and he's the one offending all monks!

Corrupt monks have been seen in Thailand before, but that doesn't mean all monks are corrupt. Perhaps you should withdraw your comment.

If you learn to read

You will see my comment put to him was a question, not a statement

So now you try to twist my posting to suit your anger at one monk

[Cylon]

Everyday the madness increases. spiraling out of control , downwards

[tezzainoz]

and what is he going to do with the cash if he gets it, donate it to charity or buy a new Merc to get to the temple? I find it hard to believe that he is a real monk just appears to be another money hungry corrupt person.

So you are saying

If he donates it to charity then it is okay

But if he buys a new Merc to get to the temple he is not

Okay I agree with you

but what gives TVF member the right to judge him before the fact, wait till we see the truth of his intentions

[kriswillems]

I have 2 thoughts:

1. Should Thailand have more or less freedom of expression?

I think the current laws in Thailand are very restrictive, you could basically sue anyone that says something negative about you, even if you're a politician and /or have a public function.

2. Should a monk be involved with organizing rebellion?

Given the amount of people that has died, weapons used, buildings taken and occupied, we can hardly call it a peaceful protest.

[tezzainoz]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Your just as bad as the newspaper, and if he knew who you really are, and not just a coward that hides behind a keyboard

He could Sue you as well for this comment

Please show me proof that he wanted this money for himself

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

everyday people donate money to Monks, and this money goes to the temples and priesthood

so are they all have an affinity to Cash

On this subject you will get no argument from me, but I keep my thoughts to my self

You have insulted every Thai who loves the Monkhood with your posting

I hope you will now be a real man and apoligise to Thais for you comment made before thinking them through

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

I think the Catholic Church is rich enough.

Monks in Thailand are part of the Budhist Priesthood

what has this posting got to do with the Catholic Church ?

[stickylies]

another non-event on TV...

[tezzainoz]

he would stary and what is he going to do with the cash if he gets it, donate it to charity or buy a new Merc to get to the temple? I find it hard to believe that he is a real monk just appears to be another money hungry corrupt person.

Possibly he would start another hospice for terminal cancer patients like the one he now runs at his temple.

Or even give it to the farmers like he did with the 120k he got from the hotel.

Thank you

I am not saying what he is doing is not against Buddist beliefs

I just get upset when people judge others with out knowing all the facts

Thank you for posting some facts, that many TVF members want to hide

[tezzainoz]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Your just as bad as the newspaper, and if he knew who you really are, and not just a coward that hides behind a keyboard

He could Sue you as well for this comment

Please show me proof that he wanted this money for himself

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

everyday people donate money to Monks, and this money goes to the temples and priesthood

so are they all have an affinity to Cash

On this subject you will get no argument from me, but I keep my thoughts to my self

You have insulted every Thai who loves the Monkhood with your posting

I hope you will now be a real man and apoligise to Thais for you comment made before thinking them through

As far as I can see, they are correct ("I wonder what Buddha would think of him" indeed). However way you gloss it over, the very act of this monk 'wanting', nay desiring, for money from whomever, for whatever, goes against a tenet of Buddhism, does it not?

Methinks you should apologize to above poster and perhaps also have a think before commenting on such matters in future. The hypocrisy is astounding.

Did you not read posting No, 10

so all the people who will benifit from things this monk has done with the money he has used to help the people

should ask forgiveness from getting better because the monk asked for the money

Me thinks we live in a different world

and you are totally avoiding the meaning of this thread

These people are being made to pay for their false statements, and the money is hopefully intended to help the poor Thai People

yes Me thinks we live in a different world

Yes

[rabas]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Riches ruin only the foolish, not those in quest of the Beyond. By craving for riches the witless man ruins himself as well as others.

-- the Dhammapada. the Buddha's path to wisdom.

[tezzainoz]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Riches ruin only the foolish, not those in quest of the Beyond. By craving for riches the witless man ruins himself as well as others.

-- the Dhammapada. the Buddha's path to wisdom.

Then why is their more wealth in Buddhist temples in Thailand, than in any other religion in Thailand

Why is Gold so important in Thai temples?

This is Thailand and do Thais really understand true Buddism, where they pay merit at the temple for things they have done, and will do in the next week

Where people buy their seat in heaven with money donated

Why when I go to Panthrip plaza do I see monks buying the latest camera's and computers

In Australia girls spend the nights at the temple to serve buddha, so their luck will be good at the Casino the next day

Personally I can not answer these questions, and it it not my place to judge

But if the monks can help the poor Thai people with monies they get, I think it is great

So if this is the intention of this monk, he gets 10 out of 10 from me

But there are many here, on TVF who put this Monk down, because he is on the side of the protestors (the thai people)

Edited April 10, 2014 by tezzainoz

[rabas]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Riches ruin only the foolish, not those in quest of the Beyond. By craving for riches the witless man ruins himself as well as others.

-- the Dhammapada. the Buddha's path to wisdom.

Then why is their more wealth in Buddhist temples in Thailand, than in any other religion in Thailand

Why is Gold so important in Thai temples?

This is Thailand and do Thais really understand true Buddism, where they pay merit at the temple for things they have done, and will do in the next week

Where people buy their seat in heaven with money donated

In Australia girls spend the nights at the temple to serve buddha, so their luck will be good at the Casino the next day

Personally I can not answer these questions

But if the monks can help the poor Thai people with monies they get, I think it is great

So if this is the intention of this monk, he gets 10 out of 10 from me

"In Australia girls spend the nights at the temple to serve buddha, so their luck will be good at the Casino the next day"

Lol, I have not been there, but I remember girls stripping naked and dancing around the shrine in front of the old Erawan Hotel in the belief they would find a husband. I cannot imagine anything more logical or practical.

[tezzainoz]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Riches ruin only the foolish, not those in quest of the Beyond. By craving for riches the witless man ruins himself as well as others.

-- the Dhammapada. the Buddha's path to wisdom.

Then why is their more wealth in Buddhist temples in Thailand, than in any other religion in Thailand

Why is Gold so important in Thai temples?

This is Thailand and do Thais really understand true Buddism, where they pay merit at the temple for things they have done, and will do in the next week

Where people buy their seat in heaven with money donated

In Australia girls spend the nights at the temple to serve buddha, so their luck will be good at the Casino the next day

Personally I can not answer these questions

But if the monks can help the poor Thai people with monies they get, I think it is great

So if this is the intention of this monk, he gets 10 out of 10 from me

"In Australia girls spend the nights at the temple to serve buddha, so their luck will be good at the Casino the next day"

Lol, I have not been there, but I remember girls stripping naked and dancing around the shrine in front of the old Erawan Hotel in the belief they would find a husband. I cannot imagine anything more logical or practical.

I will not judge them till I Know

Did any of them find one ha ha

[Tatsujin]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Your just as bad as the newspaper, and if he knew who you really are, and not just a coward that hides behind a keyboard

He could Sue you as well for this comment

Please show me proof that he wanted this money for himself

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

everyday people donate money to Monks, and this money goes to the temples and priesthood

so are they all have an affinity to Cash

On this subject you will get no argument from me, but I keep my thoughts to my self

You have insulted every Thai who loves the Monkhood with your posting

I hope you will now be a real man and apoligise to Thais for you comment made before thinking them through

This is the monk who recently extorted B120,000 from a hotel isn't it?

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/436666592387018752

Wow, you're as bad as Thaksin, PT and Khaosod with your out and out lies and distortions of the truth.

Here's a few "facts" for you, it's called the "truth", a word you might not be familiar with:

1. Issara had booked 10 rooms at SC Park Hotel and intended to use the conference facilities there.

2. When they arrived, they were refused entry even though they had legitimately paid deposits etc and booked the rooms/facilities AND had the booking receipts as evidence they had done so.

3. The Hotel offered the monies as compensation after refusing to let them enter the premises.

4. The monies were then used to help the farmers.

All of these "facts" mentioned above can be verified by many sources, just not your red biased propaganda sources.

Using Khaosod and RichardBarrow as legitimate unbiased news sources is going to hurt your credibility as they are mouthpieces for Thaksin and say what he wants, regardless of how "truthful" it might be.

[Torkmada]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Your just as bad as the newspaper, and if he knew who you really are, and not just a coward that hides behind a keyboard

He could Sue you as well for this comment

Please show me proof that he wanted this money for himself

Why he can not want the monies to help the priesthood

everyday people donate money to Monks, and this money goes to the temples and priesthood

so are they all have an affinity to Cash

On this subject you will get no argument from me, but I keep my thoughts to my self

You have insulted every Thai who loves the Monkhood with your posting

I hope you will now be a real man and apoligise to Thais for you comment made before thinking them through

This is the monk who recently extorted B120,000 from a hotel isn't it?

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/436666592387018752

Wow, you're as bad as Thaksin, PT and Khaosod with your out and out lies and distortions of the truth.

Here's a few "facts" for you, it's called the "truth", a word you might not be familiar with:

1. Issara had booked 10 rooms at SC Park Hotel and intended to use the conference facilities there.

2. When they arrived, they were refused entry even though they had legitimately paid deposits etc and booked the rooms/facilities AND had the booking receipts as evidence they had done so.

3. The Hotel offered the monies as compensation after refusing to let them enter the premises.

4. The monies were then used to help the farmers.

All of these "facts" mentioned above can be verified by many sources, just not your red biased propaganda sources.

Using Khaosod and RichardBarrow as legitimate unbiased news sources is going to hurt your credibility as they are mouthpieces for Thaksin and say what he wants, regardless of how "truthful" it might be.

After spouting off about the evilness of the Shinawatras, he showed up at a Shin hotel with a mob far in excess of the rooms he booked and was denied entry, he then demanded money for his 8 busses / trucks and other vehicles.

It was a criminal act of extortion that cannot be defended by any reputable law abiding citizen

[chrisrazz]

This mans credibility and adherence to the precepts required by the Thai version of Buddhism is under review. I would respectfully suggest that we allow his superiors and peers to judge as to his suitability to wear the robe.

[gabruce]

This monk has an affinity for cash.

I wonder what Buddha would think of him?

Except it was merely symbolic and he has NOT filed a lawsuit.