55 year old monk who killed newlywed young woman in hit and run speeding crash arrested after manhunt

October 30, 2026 at 11:51 am

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

in Crime , Culture , Living , Media , Thailand

A Buddhist monk killed a 21-year-old newlywed in a Buriram hit-and-run, then fled, striking and killing a buffalo. Phra Dao, 55, allegedly mowed down Rujikorn Sammasida just 26 days after her wedding. A motorcyclist chased his battered Toyota for over 10 kilometres before the monk abandoned it at a temple. After two days on the run, police and 50 villagers cornered him in woodland. The victim’s father-in-law found him hiding near a latrine pit. Police arrested and defrocked him, while liquor bottles found in his quarters raised suspicions of drink-driving. The former monk denies drinking or realising he struck anyone. He now faces fatal negligence and hit-and-run charges, with further charges under consideration.

Monk Phra Dao, 55, killed newlywed Rujikorn Sammasida, 21, in a Buriram hit-and-run. Her father-in-law found him hiding near a latrine pit. Police defrocked and charged him. (Source: Thai Rath)

A 55-year-old Buddhist monk was arrested in Buriram on Thursday after a hit-and-run killed a 21-year-old newlywed and a buffalo. The monk, known as Phra Dao, struck the woman while she was collecting rice beside a village road.

He then fled, killing a buffalo in another collision before abandoning his badly damaged Toyota at a temple. Two days later, police and more than 50 villagers cornered him in woodland behind another temple. The victim’s father-in-law discovered him hiding inside an abandoned monk’s quarters near a latrine pit.

Officers subsequently had him defrocked and charged him with negligent driving causing death and fleeing the scene. Investigators also suspect alcohol involvement after discovering liquor bottles inside his accommodation. However, the former monk denies drinking and insists he never realised he had struck anyone.

Newlywed woman, 21, killed while collecting rice as fleeing Toyota driver sparks 10-kilometre pursuit

The fatal collision occurred at approximately 6 pm on Tuesday, October 27, in Ban Khok Charoen village, Buriram province. The scene was outside Wat Ban Khok Charoen in Ban Yang subdistrict, Mueang Buriram district. The victim was Rujikorn Sammasida, 21, known to relatives as Kimji. She had married on October 1, just 26 days before her death.

That evening, Rujikorn was helping relatives collect dried paddy rice beside the village road. The harvested rice had been spread out to dry before being packed into fertiliser sacks. As the family worked, a silver Toyota Corolla approached and struck her with considerable force. According to relatives, the impact threw the young woman more than 10 metres.

Rujikorn suffered critical injuries, including multiple fractures. Emergency workers attempted resuscitation before transporting her to Buriram Hospital. However, she subsequently died from her injuries. The Toyota driver had already fled, leaving witnesses and relatives attending to the injured woman.

A relative, identified as Khwanchai Rueangphaisan, 28, immediately pursued the Toyota on a motorcycle. He reportedly shouted repeatedly for the driver to stop. Instead, the motorist continued along the road without responding. The pursuit stretched for more than 10 kilometres through Mueang Buriram district before the vehicle was discovered abandoned.

Fleeing monk kills buffalo before abandoning damaged Toyota as police discover liquor bottles at temple

The Toyota was eventually located at Wat Si Sawang in Isan subdistrict. By then, its driver had disappeared. The front of the vehicle was badly damaged. Investigators also established that the Toyota had struck a buffalo during the escape. The animal belonged to a local resident and died in the collision.

Police consequently faced two fatal collisions involving the same vehicle. One had killed a young woman, while the second had killed livestock. Officers traced the Toyota to a Buddhist monk attached to Wat Si Sawang. He was identified as Phra Itthirit, 55, commonly known as Phra Dao Duangmala. Investigators established that he had purchased the second-hand Toyota for ฿27,000.

Officers searched the monk’s accommodation at Wat Si Sawang after discovering the abandoned vehicle. Inside, they found empty liquor bottles and unfinished food on a table. The discovery raised suspicions that alcohol consumption might have contributed to the fatal accident. Nevertheless, investigators still needed evidence establishing whether the monk had consumed alcohol before driving.

By this stage, Phra Dao had vanished from the temple. Police began tracing his movements, questioning witnesses and examining the damaged Toyota. Their inquiries established that he had previously resided at Wat Khok Charoen, close to the fatal collision scene. He had reportedly stayed there during an earlier Buddhist rains retreat.

Police and more than 50 villagers surround temple woodland as fugitive monk attempts to escape arrest

After abandoning his Toyota, the monk returned to Wat Khok Charoen seeking temporary accommodation. However, another monk recognised him and alerted local residents. Information about his whereabouts quickly reached community leaders and police. In response, investigators organised a search of the temple grounds and surrounding woodland.

At approximately 8 am on Thursday, October 29, Police Colonel Jamrat Siriliang led officers to Wat Khok Charoen. He is the chief of Mueang Buriram Police Station. Police Lieutenant Colonel Chamnan Chuang Krai, deputy superintendent for investigations, accompanied him. Police Lieutenant Colonel Suchat Wichasawat, an investigation inspector, also joined the operation.

More than 50 villagers and community leaders participated in the search. Together, they surrounded woodland behind the temple after receiving information that Phra Dao was hiding there. The monk reportedly became aware of the gathering and attempted to escape through the wooded area. Consequently, police and villagers spread out across the grounds.

The search continued for more than an hour. Officers and residents examined abandoned religious accommodation and nearby woodland. Eventually, Suang Keram, 54, the dead woman’s father-in-law, located the fugitive. He discovered Phra Dao hiding inside an abandoned monk’s quarters behind the temple.

Victim’s father-in-law finds fugitive monk hiding near latrine pit as villagers block another escape

According to Thai reports, the suspect appeared to be preparing to conceal himself near a latrine pit. Upon being discovered, he reportedly attempted to flee again. However, villagers intercepted him before he could escape. Police then took him into custody and presented an arrest warrant.

The arrest attracted a crowd of residents and relatives. Some shouted angrily at the monk, demanding an explanation for his failure to stop after striking Rujikorn. Others questioned his conduct following the fatal collision. Officers escorted him away while he was still wearing his Buddhist robes.

The arrest also ended two days of searching for the suspected driver. During that period, Rujikorn’s family had been grieving her death. Her father-in-law, who discovered the fugitive, later described the family’s ordeal to reporters. Mr Suang said relatives had endured two sleepless nights.

Rujikorn had married his son on October 1. Just 26 days later, she was dead. Her husband had therefore been married for less than four weeks when the collision occurred. Mr Suang expressed relief following the arrest but described the family’s grief over her sudden death.

Monk defrocked before police interrogation as suspect admits driving but denies drinking before crash

Notably, the victim’s father-in-law had played a direct role in capturing the suspect. He joined the search and personally discovered Phra Dao inside the abandoned accommodation. Villagers then prevented another escape before officers completed the arrest. Police subsequently transferred the monk to Wat Si Sawang for a formal defrocking ceremony.

More than 50 villagers gathered as officers brought Phra Dao to the temple. Some shouted accusations and demanded answers about Tuesday’s collision. The ceremony formally removed him from the Buddhist monkhood. Afterwards, police transferred the former monk to Mueang Buriram Police Station for interrogation.

During preliminary questioning, the suspect admitted driving the Toyota involved in the fatal collision. However, he denied consuming alcohol before the accident. He also rejected suggestions that he had knowingly struck Rujikorn and deliberately abandoned her. Instead, he claimed poor visibility prevented him from seeing the young woman.

The former monk told investigators that the liquor bottles discovered inside his quarters belonged to a lay friend. According to his account, the visitor had purchased alcohol and snacks while visiting Wat Si Sawang. He insisted that he had not consumed any alcohol himself. Police continued examining the discovery alongside witness statements and other evidence.

Former monk claims darkness concealed victim and parked vehicle forced him across road before impact

Separately, Phra Dao provided an account of his journey on Tuesday evening. He said he had been travelling from Wat Si Sawang to conduct an errand in Khok Charoen village. As he approached the accident location, he encountered a parked vehicle obstructing part of the road. He claimed that he moved into the opposite lane to avoid it.

The former monk maintained that visibility was poor because the incident occurred around dusk. Consequently, he claimed he had not seen Rujikorn beside the road. Furthermore, he insisted that he did not realise his Toyota had struck a person. He also claimed he was unaware that a motorcyclist had pursued him.

According to his explanation, he only learned later that a woman had been struck. He then decided to hide while gathering himself. During questioning, the former monk reportedly struggled to explain why he had fled. Nevertheless, he told investigators that he accepted responsibility following his arrest.

Police were not convinced by several aspects of his account. Investigators pointed to witness statements and other evidence concerning the collision, pursuit and subsequent disappearance. The damaged Toyota was also being examined. In addition, officers were investigating the second collision, which killed a buffalo during the driver’s escape.

Police investigate suspected drinking as villagers reveal monk previously left religious life over alcohol

The alcohol investigation remained another significant element of the case. Officers had discovered empty liquor bottles and unfinished food inside the monk’s accommodation. However, the former monk maintained that the items belonged to a visitor. Investigators were therefore examining whether alcohol consumption had contributed to the fatal accident.

Wanatchai Sombunchai, 35, a local resident involved in the pursuit, described the discovery of the bottles and food. He said the items had increased anger among villagers following Rujikorn’s death. The former monk continued denying that he had been drinking before driving.

Police also uncovered details about the suspect’s previous periods in the Buddhist monkhood. According to villagers, Phra Dao had been ordained on three separate occasions. His first period reportedly ended following problems involving alcohol consumption. He subsequently returned to religious life but left for a second time to marry.

Later, he entered the monkhood for a third time. He was serving as a monk at Wat Si Sawang when Tuesday’s fatal collision occurred. His previous history attracted attention following the discovery of liquor bottles inside his quarters. However, it did not establish whether he had consumed alcohol before driving.

Defrocked monk faces fatal negligence and hit-and-run charges as investigators reconstruct deadly escape

Following his arrest and defrocking, police initially filed charges concerning negligent driving causing another person’s death. They also accused him of failing to stop following the collision. That accusation covered his failure to render assistance, identify himself and report the accident to authorities.

Investigators are examining the complete sequence of events, beginning with the collision outside Wat Ban Khok Charoen. Rujikorn was collecting dried rice when the Toyota struck her. According to relatives, she was thrown more than 10 metres. Emergency workers attempted resuscitation, but she subsequently died at Buriram Hospital.

The Toyota continued without stopping. A motorcyclist pursued the vehicle for more than 10 kilometres, reportedly shouting for the driver to pull over. During the escape, the Toyota struck and killed a buffalo. The driver eventually abandoned the damaged vehicle at Wat Si Sawang before disappearing.

Police later traced the suspect to Wat Khok Charoen, where he had previously stayed. There, investigators and villagers discovered him hiding inside abandoned religious accommodation. His father-in-law’s discovery ended the search. Officers subsequently had Phra Dao defrocked before transferring him for prosecution.

Police consider further drunk-driving charge as former monk remains under investigation over fatal collision

As part of the continuing investigation, police are comparing the suspect’s explanation with witness accounts and physical evidence. His claim that he did not realise he had struck anyone remains central to questioning. Investigators are also examining his movements after abandoning the Toyota.

On another front, officers are considering whether additional charges should follow. Police indicated that drunk driving causing death could be added if alcohol testing established sufficient evidence. The discovery of liquor bottles alone does not establish intoxication during the collision. Accordingly, investigators are assessing that evidence alongside the former monk’s denial.

By Thursday, the 55-year-old had been arrested, defrocked and transferred to Mueang Buriram Police Station. His capture followed a search involving senior police officers, community leaders and more than 50 villagers. The victim’s father-in-law had personally located him near a latrine pit behind the temple.

Rujikorn’s husband was left widowed just 26 days after their wedding. His wife had been helping relatives collect rice when she was struck on Tuesday evening. The former monk now faces prosecution over negligent driving causing death and failing to stop after the collision. Meanwhile, police continue investigating possible alcohol involvement and the circumstances surrounding his two-day disappearance.

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James Morris is a pename for an international writer based in Bangkok who works on various international news media. He is a sub editor with the Thai Examiner news website since it began in 2015. Son Nguyen is an international writer and news commentator specialising in Thai news and current affairs. He commenced working with the Thai Examiner News Desk in May 2018.

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一名佛教僧侣在武里南府驾车撞死一名21岁的新婚女子后逃逸，随后又撞死一头水牛。55岁的帕道（Phra Dao）据称在鲁吉科恩·萨玛西达（Rujikorn Sammasida）婚后仅26天就驾车撞死了她。一名摩托车手追赶他那辆破损的丰田车超过10公里，最终僧侣将车弃置在一座寺庙。逃亡两天后，警方和50名村民在树林中将其抓获。受害者的岳父在一处厕所坑附近发现了藏匿的帕道。警方逮捕了他并剥夺了他的僧籍，同时在其住所发现的酒瓶也引起了警方对其酒后驾车的怀疑。这名前僧侣否认饮酒，也否认自己撞到了人。他目前面临过失致人死亡和肇事逃逸的指控，警方正在考虑是否追加其他指控。

55岁的僧侣帕道在武里南府驾车撞死了21岁的新婚女子鲁吉康·萨玛西达，肇事后逃逸。她的公公在一处粪坑附近发现了藏匿的帕道。警方已将其剥夺僧籍并提起诉讼。（来源：泰叻报）

周四，一名55岁的佛教僧侣在武里南府被捕，此前他驾车撞死了一名21岁的新婚女子和一头水牛后逃逸。这名僧侣名叫帕道，事发时这名女子正在村边收米。

随后他驾车逃逸，途中撞死了一头水牛，之后将严重受损的丰田车遗弃在一座寺庙。两天后，警方和五十多名村民在另一座寺庙后面的树林里将他围困。受害者的岳父在一处废弃的僧舍里发现了藏匿的他，那僧舍靠近一个厕所坑。

警方随后剥夺了他的僧籍，并以过失驾驶致人死亡和肇事逃逸的罪名起诉他。调查人员在他的住所内发现了酒瓶，怀疑事故与酒精有关。然而，这位前僧侣否认饮酒，并坚称自己根本没意识到撞到了人。

一名21岁的新婚女子在收米时被撞身亡，肇事丰田车司机逃逸，引发10公里追逐。

这起致命车祸发生在10月27日星期二下午6点左右，地点位于武里南府班科查伦村。事发地点位于武里南府直辖县​​班扬街道班科查伦寺外。死者是21岁的鲁吉康·萨马西达，亲属称她为金智。她于10月1日结婚，距离去世仅26天。

那天晚上，鲁吉科恩正在村路边帮亲戚们收割干稻谷。收割后的稻谷摊开晾晒，准备装进化肥袋。一家人干活时，一辆银色丰田卡罗拉轿车驶来，猛烈撞上了她。据亲戚们说，撞击力将这位年轻女子抛出十多米远。

鲁吉科恩身受重伤，包括多处骨折。急救人员在将她送往武里南医院前进行了抢救。然而，她最终因伤势过重不治身亡。丰田车司机已逃逸，留下目击者和家属照料受伤女子。

一名28岁的亲属，名叫Khwanchai Rueangphaisan，立即骑摩托车追赶这辆丰田车。据报道，他多次大声呼喊司机停车，但司机并未理会，继续沿路行驶。追逐持续了10多公里，途经武里南府，最终发现这辆车已被遗弃。

逃亡僧侣猎杀水牛后弃车逃逸，警方在寺庙发现酒瓶

这辆丰田车最终在伊桑县的西萨旺寺被找到。当时，司机已经逃逸。车辆前部损毁严重。调查人员还查明，这辆丰田车在逃逸过程中撞到了一头水牛。这头水牛属于当地居民，在碰撞中丧生。

警方因此面临两起涉及同一辆车的致命交通事故。一起事故导致一名年轻女子死亡，另一起事故则撞死了牲畜。警方追踪到这辆丰田车的车主是西萨旺寺的一名僧侣。该僧侣名叫帕伊提里特，55岁，俗称帕道杜昂马拉。调查人员查明，他以27000泰铢的价格购买了这辆二手丰田车。

警方在发现被遗弃的车辆后，搜查了僧侣在西萨旺寺的住所。在寺内，他们发现桌子上有空酒瓶和未吃完的食物​​。这一发现引发了人们的怀疑，认为饮酒可能是导致这起致命事故的原因之一。然而，调查人员仍需证据来确定僧侣在驾车前是否饮酒。

此时，帕道已从寺庙消失。警方开始追踪他的行踪，询问目击者并检查受损的丰田车。调查显示，他此前曾居住在靠近致命车祸现场的科查伦寺。据报道，他曾在早前的佛教雨安居期间住在那里。

警方和50多名村民包围了寺庙林地，逃亡僧侣试图逃脱逮捕。

弃车后，这名僧人返回科查伦寺寻求临时住所。然而，另一位僧人认出了他，并通知了当地居民。他的下落很快传到了社区领袖和警方耳中。随后，调查人员组织了对寺庙及其周边林地的搜查。

10月29日星期四上午约8时，武里南府警察局局长贾姆拉特·西里良警上校率领警员前往科查伦寺。负责调查的副警司查姆南·庄·克莱警中校陪同他前往。调查督察苏查特·维查萨瓦警中校也参与了此次行动。

超过50名村民和社区领袖参与了搜寻行动。他们接到消息称帕道僧人藏身于寺庙后面的树林中，于是聚集起来包围了那里。据报道，帕道僧人察觉到人群聚集后，试图穿过树林逃跑。随后，警察和村民分散在寺庙周围展开搜寻。

搜寻持续了一个多小时。警员和居民搜查了废弃的宗教场所和附近的林地。最终，死者的公公，54岁的苏昂·克拉姆找到了逃犯。他发现帕道藏身于寺庙后方一间废弃的僧舍中。

受害者的岳父在厕所坑附近发现了藏匿的逃亡僧侣，村民们则阻止了另一次逃跑。

据泰国媒体报道，嫌疑人似乎正准备藏匿在一处粪坑附近。被发现后，他试图再次逃跑，但被村民拦截。随后，警方将其逮捕并出示了逮捕令。

逮捕行动引来众多居民和亲属围观。一些人愤怒地冲着僧人喊叫，要求他解释撞倒鲁吉科恩后为何没有停车。另一些人则质疑他在致命车祸后的行为。警员将他带走时，他仍然穿着僧袍。

此次逮捕行动也结束了对嫌疑司机长达两天的搜捕。在此期间，鲁吉科恩的家人一直沉浸在失去她的悲痛之中。她的公公发现了逃犯，之后他向记者讲述了家人所经历的磨难。苏昂先生说，亲属们连续两个晚上彻夜未眠。

鲁吉科恩于10月1日嫁给了他的儿子。仅仅26天后，她就去世了。因此，车祸发生时，她的丈夫结婚还不到四周。苏昂先生在嫌疑人被捕后表示欣慰，但也描述了家人因她突然离世而悲痛欲绝。

嫌疑人承认驾车但否认事发前饮酒，一名僧侣在警方讯问前被剥夺僧籍。

值得注意的是，受害者的岳父在抓捕嫌犯的过程中发挥了直接作用。他参与了搜捕行动，并在废弃的住所内亲自发现了帕道。村民们随后阻止了帕道的再次逃跑，警方最终将其逮捕。之后，警方将帕道移送至西萨旺寺，举行正式的还俗仪式。

五十多名村民聚集在寺庙，目送警察将帕道带回。一些村民高声指责，要求就周二发生的车祸给出解释。仪式正式解除了他的僧侣身份。之后，警方将这位前僧侣移送至武里南府警察局接受讯问。

在初步讯问中，嫌疑人承认驾驶了涉事丰田车，导致致命车祸。但他否认事发前饮酒。他还否认自己明知故犯地撞了鲁吉科恩并故意弃她而去。相反，他声称由于能见度低，他没有看到这名年轻女子。

这位前僧侣告诉调查人员，在他住处发现的酒瓶属于一位俗家朋友。据他所述，这位朋友在参观西萨旺寺时购买了酒水和小吃。他坚称自己没有饮酒。警方继续结合证人证词和其他证据对这些发现进行调查。

前僧侣声称，夜色遮蔽了受害者，停放的车辆迫使他横穿马路后发生撞击。

此外，帕道（Phra Dao）也讲述了他周二晚上的行程。他说，他当时正从西萨旺寺（Wat Si Sawang）前往科查伦村（Khok Charoen）办事。当他接近事故地点时，发现一辆停放的车辆挡住了部分路段。他声称，为了避开这辆车，他驶入了对向车道。

这位前僧侣坚称，由于事发时正值黄昏，能见度很差。因此，他声称自己没有看到鲁吉科恩在路边。此外，他还坚称自己没有意识到他的丰田车撞到了人。他还声称自己不知道有摩托车手在追赶他。

据他解释，他后来才知道有一名女子遭到袭击。于是他决定躲藏起来，整理思绪。据报道，这位前僧侣在接受讯问时，难以解释自己逃跑的原因。不过，被捕后，他告诉调查人员，他愿意承担责任。

警方对他的说法有几个方面表示怀疑。调查人员指出，有目击者证词和其他证据与碰撞、追逐和随后的失踪有关。受损的丰田车也在接受检查。此外，警方还在调查第二起碰撞事故，该事故导致一头水牛在司机逃逸过程中丧生。

警方调查一起涉嫌饮酒事件，村民透露，一位僧人曾因酗酒而遁世修行。

酒精调查仍然是此案的另一重要环节。警方在僧侣的住所内发现了空酒瓶和未吃完的食物​​。然而，这位前僧侣坚称这些物品属于一位访客。因此，调查人员正在调查饮酒是否与这起致命事故有关。

参与追捕行动的当地居民瓦纳猜·颂汶猜（Wanatchai Sombunchai，35岁）描述了发现酒瓶和食物的过程。他说，这些物品加剧了村民们在鲁吉科恩死后产生的愤怒。这位前僧侣仍然否认自己酒后驾车。

警方还查明了嫌疑人此前出家的经历。据村民称，帕道曾三次受戒。据说他第一次出家是因为酗酒问题。之后他重返僧侣生活，但为了结婚又第二次出家。

后来，他第三次出家为僧。周二发生致命车祸时，他正在西萨旺寺（Wat Si Sawang）修行。此前，警方在他的住所发现了酒瓶，这引起了人们的关注。然而，这并不能确定他驾车前是否饮酒。

被剥夺僧籍的僧侣面临过失致人死亡和肇事逃逸指控，调查人员正在重现这起致命逃亡事件。

在他被捕并被剥夺神职后，警方最初以过失驾驶致人死亡的罪名对其提起诉讼。他们还指控他在碰撞后未停车。该指控涵盖了他未提供援助、未表明身份以及未向当局报告事故的情况。

调查人员正在调查事件的整个经过，从Wat Ban Khok Charoen寺外发生的碰撞事故开始。当时Rujikorn正在收集干米，一辆丰田车撞上了她。据亲属称，她被撞飞了10多米。急救人员试图抢救，但她最终在武里南医院去世。

丰田车继续疾驰，没有停车。一名摩托车手追赶了十多公里，据称一路高喊让司机靠边停车。逃逸过程中，丰田车撞死了一头水牛。司机最终在西萨旺寺附近弃车逃逸。

警方随后追踪到嫌疑人，发现他藏身于他之前居住过的科克查伦寺。在那里，调查人员和村民在废弃的宗教场所内发现了藏匿的他。他的岳父发现了他的踪迹，搜捕行动才得以结束。之后，警方剥夺了帕道的僧籍，并将他移送检控。

警方考虑对这名前僧侣提出进一步的酒驾指控，此前他因一起致命车祸仍在接受调查。

作为持续调查的一部分，警方正在将嫌疑人的解释与目击者证词和物证进行比对。他声称自己没有意识到撞到了人，这一说法仍然是审讯的核心。调查人员还在调查他弃车后的行踪。

另一方面，警方正在考虑是否追加指控。警方表示，如果酒精检测结果证实了酒后驾车致人死亡，可能会增加酒后驾车致人死亡的指控。仅凭发现酒瓶并不能证明事发时当事人处于醉酒状态。因此，调查人员正在结合这位前僧侣的否认来评估这些证据。

截至周四，这名55岁的男子已被逮捕、剥夺僧籍并移送至武里南府警察局。此前，警方展开了由高级警官、社区领袖和50多名村民参与的搜捕行动。受害者的岳父亲自在寺庙后方的一个粪坑附近找到了他。

鲁吉科恩的丈夫在结婚仅26天后便成了寡妇。周二晚上，他的妻子在帮亲戚收米时被车撞倒。这位前僧侣目前面临过失致人死亡和肇事逃逸的指控。与此同时，警方仍在调查他是否与酒精有关，以及他失踪两天的来龙去脉。

一位虔诚的泰国冰淇淋大亨提出变卖所有家产，出家为僧，这带来了巨大的商机。

一名女子在暖武里府高档住宅区被捕，她涉嫌从一位高僧手中收受赃款。

佛教最高机构因丑闻出台新法律，拟将僧侣和居士发生非法性行为定为刑事犯罪。

蛇蝎美人交出露骨照片和视频，显示她与至少8名高级僧侣发生性关系。

警方卧底人员在佛统府莱京寺工作了8个月，最终导致住持被捕。

Hi-So Romeo被揭穿与泰国电视明星交往的骗局后，从警察局三楼跳下。

一名涉嫌诈骗的男子因谎称自己在倒塌的建筑物下藏有一位年轻妻子而被捕。

美国扫描结果显示，据称有50至60人被困在倒塌的乍都乍周末市场大楼的走廊里。

希望之火仍在燃烧，但人们对乍都乍周末市场大楼事件的愤怒情绪日益高涨，据深度扫描显示，仍有一些被困人员幸存。

四名中国男子因试图从乍都乍周末市场灾区移走32份大型文件而被警方抓获。

在乍都乍周末市场地震倒塌的建筑物废墟下，救援人员争分夺秒地营救被埋在瓦砾下的15名工人。

航班正常，建筑规范也已生效，但随着人们对工人安全的担忧加剧，相关部门将进行检查。首相向公众通报情况。

曼谷遭遇近70年来最强地震，至少4人死亡。死亡人数可能还会上升。

詹姆斯·莫里斯（James Morris）是一位常驻曼谷的国际作家，笔名，他为多家国际新闻媒体撰稿。自2015年泰国新闻网站Thai Examiner成立以来，他一直是该网站的副编辑。孙阮（Son Nguyen）是一位国际作家和新闻评论员，专长于泰国新闻和时事。他于2018年5月加入Thai Examiner新闻编辑部。

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