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The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Thai police to probe senior monks involved in large-scale fraud, extorting funds for temple construction
Image from The Nation Thailand/ANN BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Thai police investigate senior monks in connection with extorting hundreds of millions for temple projects. The case is unrelated to the 'Femme Fatale Golf' scandal but raises concerns over corruption. Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, on Friday discussed the ongoing investigation into senior monks allegedly involved in fraudulent activities, including extorting funds for the construction of religious sites. This case, he clarified, is separate from the "Femme Fatale Golf" case, which involves a 35-year-old woman named Golf, but also includes the involvement of certain monks. This case had been previously reported to the Department for Religious Affairs but had yet to be fully disclosed. It involves senior monks accused of misappropriating donations meant for building temples, with the funds totalling several hundred million baht. There are also allegations linking these monks to the 'Femme Fatale Golf' scandal, but the police are still gathering evidence to pursue criminal charges. Investigators have already found clear indications of serious misconduct, but they are ensuring they have sufficient proof before making formal charges. Jaroonkiat confirmed that the monks under investigation hold higher ranks than those involved in the 'Femme Fatale Golf' case. However, he did not specify the names of the monks or the temples involved, stating that further details would be disclosed as the investigation progresses. He assured the public that searches and actions would be taken against all those implicated shortly. The case follows an extortion scheme involving Phrathep Wachirapamok, also known as "Chaokhun Arj", the former abbot of Wat Tri Thotsathep, with authorities identifying financial transactions exceeding 385 million baht over the past three years. The investigation continues, with additional links to several other monks being traced. - The Nation Thailand/ANN
Barnama
4 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand And Vietnam: July 19, 2025
Three people, including an eight-year-old girl, were killed in a stampede during a public celebration in Garut, West Java, marking the wedding of Deputy Regent Luthfianisa Putri Karlina and Maula Akbar, the oldest son of West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi, on Friday. Despite Indonesia's recent success at scoring a significantly lower tariff rate with the United States and finalising a long-awaited free trade pact with the European Union, experts have warned that the strategic implications behind these rushed decisions made under pressure may lead to future instability. 2. INDONESIA NOT OUT OF WOODS DESPITE US, EU DEALS -- THE JAKARTA POST 1. MAKING HEALTHCARE MORE PEOPLE-FRIENDLY --THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Authorities are trying to make public healthcare more accessible to the masses by upgrading around-the-clock emergency patient care and minimising medical costs. It wants to ensure that the public can receive quality medical treatment in a peaceful environment. 2. AFFORDABLE LOANS FOR OIL MILLERS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The government is offering low-interest working capital to oil millers. The move is to assist millers in expanding their business and upgrading facilities with new equipment. An interest rate of five per cent will be charged for the loans. SINGAPORE 1. A DEADLY COCKTAIL: EASY ACCESS, LAX ATTITUDES DRIVING KPOD SCOURGE IN S'PORE -- THE STRAITS TIMES When Joe (not his real name) wanted a vaping fix, the 15-year-old would whip out his phone, scan through a series of Telegram groups and pick a seller based on price. 2. AS SHOPPING CENTRES IN BANGKOK AND KL MORPH INTO LIFESTYLE DESTINATIONS, CAN SINGAPORE'S MALLS KEEP UP? -- CNA On a recent trip to Bangkok, Ms Yinn Ong, a Singaporean, was captivated by something she would not expect to see in a mall – an indoor floating market. THAILAND 1. POLICE TO PROBE SENIOR MONKS INVOLVED IN LARGE-SCALE FRAUD, EXTORTING FUNDS FOR TEMPLE CONSTRUCTION -- THE NATION Thai police investigate senior monks in connection with extorting hundreds of millions for temple projects. The case is unrelated to the 'Femme Fatale Golf' scandal but raises concerns over corruption. 2. NATION EDGY AS DECISION DAY LOOMS -- BANGKOK POST The new US tariffs are set to have global repercussions and impact various countries unless negotiations for more favourable rates can be achieved prior to Aug 1. VIETNAM 1. TYPHOON WIPHA TO HIT NORTHERN VIETNAM SOON -- VIETNAM NEWS Local authorities have warned that Typhoon Wipha could arrive in northern Vietnam by July 22, which may trigger heavy rain and strong winds. This typhoon could be the third tropical cyclone to enter Vietnamese waters this year. 2. SHAPING NATION'S FRUIT BASKET -- VIETNAMPLUS The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will focus on developing the northern and mountainous region of Vietnam as the nation's fruit basket. Key production clusters include lychee, orange, pomelo, plum and custard apple -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
