BANGKOK – At a Buddhist temple south of Bangkok, a monk watches as a machine presses down on thousands of water bottles, before a giant bale of crushed plastic rolls out with a thud. The plas… ...

Buddhist monks make merit during the Visakha Bucha Day or Vesak Day celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya Buddhist temple in Pathum Thani province, north of Bangkok on May 11, 2025.

The capital of Thailand, Bangkok has captivated visitors for centuries with a vibrant street life, elaborate royal palaces, and iconic Buddhist temples. There’s a healthy variety of sights to ...

BANGKOK — A small Buddhist temple in northern Thailand has been left without monks after the entire monastery was found to have been using methamphetamine, according to local officials.

Several Buddhist monks in Thailand were arrested in a $8.9 million embezzling scheme. The monks are accused of stealing donations received by a temple.

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Buddhist monks make merit during the Visakha Bucha Day or Vesak Day celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya Buddhist temple in Pathum Thani province, north of Bangkok on May 11, 2025. / Credit: LILLIAN ...