Reverence for the saffron-robed Buddhist monkhood is deeply woven into Thai society, but a sex extortion scandal has ...

Nine monks, including high-ranking abbots from well-known temples, have since been defrocked. At least two have gone into ...

A major scandal has rocked Thailand's Buddhist clergy, with at least 11 monks accused of sexual misconduct and extortion.

Sadom Kaewkanjana is a 27-year-old pro from Thailand who has gotten into contention at the British Open . He shot 3-under 68 ...

Buddhist monks in Thailand receive monthly food allowances called "Nittayapat" (???????), with amounts varying according to their ecclesiastical rank, reflecting a centuries-old tradition of royal ...

At dusk on July 10, monks at Wat Pasukato temple in northeastern Thailand gathered for a quiet procession to mark Asalha ...