
Thai police have apprehended Abbot Phra Thammachiranuwat of Wat Rai Khing on corruption charges, alleging the embezzlement of over $9 million in temple donations. Funds were reportedly diverted to an illegal online gambling network. The arrest has sparked public outrage, with some questioning temple donations, while others urge Buddhists to maintain faith. Authorities are investigating potential accomplices in the scandal.