Thai Abbot Embezzled S$11M for Online Gambling, Woman’s Private Videos Found in Phone

A Thai abbot (head monk) has been disrobed and arrested after he allegedly embezzled over 300 million baht (approx. S$11 million) from temple funds to support his online gambling activities.  The accused, Phra Thamma Wachiranuwat, or “Chao Khun Yaem,” was the abbot (head monk) of Wat Rai Khing, a highly respected temple in Nakhon Pathom … Continue reading Thai Abbot Embezzled S$11M for Online Gambling, Woman’s Private Videos Found in Phone