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Thailand’s National Office of Buddhism to probe conduct of monks prostrating before disrobed former Phra Yantra

13 Sept 11:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's National Office of Buddhism will investigate several monks seen prostrating before Vinai La-ongsuwan, a disrobed former monk known as Phra Yantra.
The incident, which occurred at Luangpho Yok Khao Temple, is considered highly inappropriate as Buddhist tradition dictates monks should not pay respects to lay persons.
The probe faces jurisdictional challenges as the involved monks are from a different province, requiring consultation with senior monastic authorities.
Vinai La-ongsuwan, disrobed years ago for violating celibacy but still identifying as a monk, recently returned to Thailand from 20 years of self-imposed exile in the US after his case's statute of limitations expired.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.