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Disgraces Monk Sentenced to 742 Years in Thailand

Last Updated on October 8, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – A Thai anti-corruption court has handed down a massive 742-year prison sentence to a former prominent monk. Alongkot Poonmuk, the former abbot of Wat Phrabat Namphu, was found guilty of embezzling temple donations. This historic ruling brings a close to a shocking financial scandal […] The post Disgraces Monk Sentenced to 742 Years in…

Disgraces Monk Sentenced to 742 Years in Thailand

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