Chiang Mai Buddhist office denies bribery allegations
CHIANG MAI — 2 August 2026, The Chiang Mai Provincial Office of Buddhism has denied allegations that monks in the province were being asked to pay money to retain important ecclesiastical positions. The office issued a statement on Sunday in response to media reports alleging that money had been demanded from monks seeking to protect […] The post Chiang Mai Buddhist office denies bribery…
On 2 August 2026, the Chiang Mai Provincial Office of Buddhism firmly denied accusations of bribery involving monks in the province. The office issued a statement in response to media reports suggesting that monks were being asked to pay money to secure important ecclesiastical positions. The regional ecclesiastical chiefs representing both the Mahanikaya and Dhammayut Buddhist orders confirmed that no such incident had occurred in Chiang Mai.
The office urged anyone with relevant information to submit it directly to its director for a proper investigation, emphasizing the importance of treating all parties fairly. Information can be submitted to the Chiang Mai Provincial Office of Buddhism at Chiang Mai Provincial Hall or by calling 081-951-4434.
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