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This Thai temple is worth billions of dollars. | The Signal EP18
FRIDAY, APRIL 03, 2026
From its rise as one of Thailand’s most influential Buddhist movements to allegations of financial misconduct, a dramatic 2017 temple siege, and the sudden closure of the case this year, this episode of #TheSignal looks at how faith, money, and political influence collided in one of the country’s most consequential modern controversies.
Buddhist monks arrive in Washington on 2,300-mile Walk for Peace
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
Dressed in burnt-orange robes, around two dozen Buddhist monks reached Washington, D.C., on Tuesday as part of a 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace”, a spiritual trek spanning nine states that has drawn cheering crowds along the route.
IBSC MCU 12th anniversary: Global hub for buddhist wisdom and human peace
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025
MCU's International Buddhist Studies College celebrated its 12th Anniversary with a prestigious ceremony and academic events in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The milestone marks over a decade of promoting world-class Buddhist education.
Thai Buddhist Leader Advocates for Peace and Meditation at Global Interfaith Summit
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
World leaders of major religions gathered in Astana, Kazakhstan, from September 17-18, for the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, held under the theme “Dialogue of Religions: Synergy for the Future.”
Thailand’s Buddhist leadership to join global interfaith congress in Kazakhstan
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2025
Phallop Thaiarry, President of the World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB), will represent Thailand at the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, set to take place on 17–18 September in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Shaolin's Abbot Under Investigation: The Collapse of a Commercial Empire
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025
The monk who turned a sacred temple into a billion-dollar business faces corruption and misconduct allegations, sparking a debate on faith versus profit
Culture Minister Vows to Rebuild Buddhist Faith After Scandals
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025
Paetongtarn Shinawatra pledges to modernise the religion's image, foster understanding between monks and lay followers, and urges civil servants to lead by example
Police to intensify efforts, begin reviewing records of monks nationwide
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025
Police criticise the National Office of Buddhism for failure, covering up misconduct and aiding wrongdoers, damaging Buddhism, and reopening old cases for investigation.
Royal command revokes clergy titles amid misconduct concerns
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025
The Royal Gazette announces the cancellation of a royal command granting titles to 81 monks, following concerns over inappropriate conduct by certain monks and its impact on the Buddhist community.
New Monastic Law in the works as government moves to punish rogue monks and restore faith in Buddhism
MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025
The Thai government is pushing forward with a new Monastic Act to impose stricter penalties, including prison terms and heavy fines, on monks who violate religious discipline.
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