2025 Thai monk scandal

90% of Thailand's population is Buddhist, and at any time there are approximately 200,000 monks and 85,000 novices. ==Phra Thammavajirayanavut (Yaem)'s case==

In May 2025, a case involving a high-profile abbot of Wat Raikhing in Sampran District, Nakhon Pathom Province which is being accused of embezzling money that belongs to the temple (at least 100 million baht) and a lady, who is his old friend at the high school. He then transfers the money to pay for the gambling website. After being arrested, he was disrobed from the monkhood. The investigation results conducted by the Central Investigation Bureau reveals that at least more than 10 temples involved in this case. ==Sika Golf and senior monks case==

On 15 July 2025, Wilawan Emsawat was arrested in Nonthaburi and charged with receiving stolen goods, extortion, and money laundering. In a 16 July 2025 interview, she admitted to multiple relationships with two monks, along with a religious professor. Five phones owned by Emsawat were found, including several containing images of her engaged in sexual acts with monks. == Aftermath and reaction ==

Following Emsawat's arrest, police announced they will conduct background checks on around 300,000 Buddhist monks in Thailand. ==References==