Thailand Sentences Temple Monk to 468 Years in Prison for Embezzlement

A former senior monk of Wat Pa Dhammakiri in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand has received a 468-year sentence for his role in an embezzlement scheme worth about 300 million baht (US$8.3 Million). The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases issued the verdict in response to prosecutors’ charges against Phra Ajarn Khom, the former abbot … Continue reading Thailand Sentences Temple Monk to 468 Years in Prison for Embezzlement