Monk Arrests at a Buddhist Temple in Thailand
February 3, 2026
A scandal has erupted at a Buddhist temple in Thailand, leading to the arrest of four monks during a police raid. Authorities discovered pornographic material, sexual aids, and drugs in their rooms. The raid was prompted by complaints of drug use within the temple. The arrested monks have been defrocked and banned from performing any religious activities. Three of them will be referred to a rehabilitation program.