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Former ONB chief extradited from US to face temple fund embezzlement charges

September 28, 2025

Ex-ONB chief Nopparat Benjawattananon extradited from US to Thailand to face charges over the 575m-baht “Temple’s Change” embezzlement scandal.

New Monastic Law in the works as government moves to punish rogue monks and restore faith in Buddhism

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.

Former abbot of Bangkok temple returns from exile to face embezzlement charges

THURSDAY, JUNE 05, 2025

Former abbot Phra Prommethi has returned from Germany to face charges over a major temple fund embezzlement case that shook Thailand’s Buddhist establishment.

Minister orders probe into ex-Wat Rai Khing abbot over fund scandal

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025

The Prime Minister’s Office has ordered a financial probe into the ex-Wat Rai Khing abbot and his aides over temple fund embezzlement.

Office of National buddhism launches first online platform for Thais

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021

Office of National buddhism (ONAB) is working with IsWhere.com to allow any Buddhist to make merit online and send prayers to any temples. Consumers select temples and choose the services needed and donate online using their credit card

Senior monk gets 26 years in jail for helping ‘embezzle’ temple funds

THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019

A SENIOR monk has received a 26-year jail term for colluding with a former National Buddhism Office (NBO) chief to embezzle temple funds.