July 17, 2025

Officials Seek Investigation into Wat Prayun’s Financial Accounts Following Embezzlement Suspicions

Bangkok: Police, the Anti-Corruption Division, the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission, and officials from the Office of Buddhism recently conducted an operation at Wat Prayurawong to review the temple’s financial records. This initiative was not aimed at the abbot’s quarters, Phra Phrombandit, but rather focused on the temple’s monetary affairs. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Col. Siripong Sritula, acting

Police Chief Denies Conflict with Buddhist Office and Praises Efforts of ‘Big Tao’

Bangkok: The National Police Chief has clarified that there is no conflict with the Office of Buddhism following discussions in a meeting aimed at establishing a center to investigate misconduct by monks. He commended ‘Big Tao’ for his dedication to his work. Regarding a case involving a monk with a higher ecclesiastical rank than the ‘Ms. Golf’ case, he has

Police Chief Requests Cambodian Cooperation in Extraditing Suspects in Kok An Case

Phnom penh: The National Police Chief is hopeful that Cambodia will assist in extraditing suspects involved in the ‘Kok An case.’ However, he acknowledged that each nation has the prerogative to make its own decisions regarding such matters. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet, the national police chief, provided an update on the ongoing investigation, revealing that

National Police Chief Respects Judicial Process in Former Deputy’s Court Case

Bangkok: The national police chief has stated that he will not interfere in the ongoing judicial proceedings involving the former deputy national police chief, who has lodged a complaint with the Administrative Court. According to Thai News Agency, the National Police Chief, Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet, addressed the situation concerning the former deputy national police chief, who has filed a

DBS Bank Highlights Volatility in Global Economy for Second Half of 2025, Advises Safe Asset Investments

Bangkok: DBS Bank assesses that the global economy in the second half of 2025 will still face many uncertainties, including US trade policy, high public debt, and interest rate pressure. It recommends that investors adjust their portfolio diversification strategies, manage risks carefully, and focus on holding safe assets. Meanwhile, short-term economic factors must still be closely monitored in the third