How Much Do Thai Monks Earn per Month?

Woman accused of seducing, blackmailing monks in scandal rocking Thailand’s Buddhist clergy

BANGKOK, July 16 — A woman accused of seducing senior Buddhist monks and blackmailing them into paying large sums of money has been arrested in a case that has rocked Thailand’s religious institutions, CNN reported.Wilawan Emsawat, in her mid-30s, was taken into custody yesterday at her home in Nonthaburi province, just north of Bangkok. Widely known as “Sika Golf”, she faces multiple charges, including extortion, money laundering and receiving …

How much do Thai monks earn per month?

Buddhist monks in Thailand receive monthly food allowances called "Nittayapat" (นิตยภัต), with amounts varying according to their ecclesiastical rank, reflecting a centuries-old tradition of royal patronage that continues under government administration today.

Thai Police Arrest Woman At Centre Of Monastic Extortion Scandal

By Wilawan Watcharasakwet BANGKOK, July 15 (Bernama) -- Thai police have arrested a woman at the centre of a sex and extortion scandal involving several senior Buddhist monks, on charges including misappropriation of property and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Police Arrest Woman At The Center Of Sex Scandal Involving More Than 20 Monks

BANGKOK – The Royal Thai Police have taken Ms. Wilawan Emsawat, better known as “Ms. Golf,” into custody over a major sex and corruption scandal that has drawn in more than 20 senior monks and shaken Thailand’s faith community. The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases issued a warrant for her arrest, citing […] The post Police Arrest Woman at the Center of Sex Scandal Involving More than 20 Monks first appeared on CTN News-…

Thai woman arrested in monastic scandal tied to millions in temple funds and dozens of monks

Sika Golf, 35, was taken into custody over alleged money laundering and links to a growing temple fund scandal involving senior monks and over 80,000 files under investigation. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai authorities have arrested “Sika Golf,” 35, on charges including supporting official malfeasance and money laundering. The arrest stems from alleged suspicious transfers of 380,000 baht from an Ayutthaya temple’s funds, directly implicating its for…