Buriram Monk Chief Faces Discipline Over Wildlife Poaching Arrest

MGR Online•Society•1d ago

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A prominent monk in Buriram, serving as a sub-district chief, has been arrested inside Ta Phraya National Park with a butchered wild animal carcass and hunting gear, prompting an investigation by the district chief monk.

•A sub-district chief monk in Buriram was arrested in Ta Phraya National Park with a carcass of a pregnant wild boar and hunting equipment.
•The monk, who has been ordained for over 30 years, faces disciplinary action from the monastic hierarchy and legal charges.
•The district chief monk has initiated a fact-finding investigation and may suspend the accused monk from his duties during the inquiry.

Overview

•On May 29, 2026, the investigation into the sub-district chief monk's arrest was ongoing.
•On May 27, 2026, a 62-year-old monk, serving as abbot and sub-district chief monk, was arrested inside Ta Phraya National Park.
•Officials seized a 1.5 kg carcass of a pregnant wild boar, a knife, ropes, a backpack, boots, and talcum powder.
•The monk was charged under the National Parks Act B.E. 2019 for illegal activities within the park.
•Specific charges include taking wildlife out of the park, engaging in commercial activities without permission, and bringing hunting equipment into the park.
•The accused monk has been ordained for over 30 years and served as sub-district chief monk for at least 10 years.
•The district chief monk will conduct an on-site investigation and interview the accused monk and local leaders.
•The district chief monk is considering suspending the accused monk from his positions while the investigation proceeds in order to ensure impartiality.

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Key Quotes

พระครูนิเทศธรรมคุณ (Phra Khru Nites Thamkhun)

"Initially, after receiving the report, we will expedite fact-checking by going to the area to inquire directly with the sub-district chief monk and also ask community leaders."

เบื้องต้นหลังได้รับรายงาน ก็จะเร่งตรวจสอบข้อเท็จจริง โดยจะลงพื้นที่ไปสอบถามข้อมูลกับเจ้าคณะตำบลด้วยตัวเอง และสอบถามจากผู้นำชุมชนในพื้นที่ด้วย

พระครูนิเทศธรรมคุณ (Phra Khru Nites Thamkhun)

"If truly guilty, he must be punished according to monastic discipline, while legal proceedings will be handled by officials."

หากผิดจริงต้องถูกลงโทษตามวินัยสงฆ์ ส่วนคดีให้จนท.ดำเนินการไปตามกม.

Key Entities

Person

District Chief Monk(เจ้าคณะอำเภอ)

The monastic authority overseeing the investigation into the sub-district chief monk's alleged offenses.

Sub-district Chief Monk(เจ้าคณะตำบล)

The monk arrested in Ta Phraya National Park for alleged poaching and possession of wildlife.

Temple Abbot(เจ้าอาวาสวัด)

The position held by the arrested monk in addition to his role as sub-district chief monk.

Phra Khru Nites Thamkhun(พระครูนิเทศธรรมคุณ)

The District Chief Monk of Non Din Daeng who is leading the investigation into the arrested monk.

Place

Buriram(บุรีรัมย์)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the arrested sub-district chief monk is based.

Ta Phraya National Park(อุทยานฯ ตาพระยา)ℹ️

The national park where the sub-district chief monk was apprehended with a wild animal carcass.

Non Din Daeng District(อำเภอโนนดินแดง)

The district in Buriram Province where the arrested sub-district chief monk is based and the investigation is being conducted.

Law

National Parks Act B.E. 2019(พระราชบัญญัติอุทยานแห่งชาติ พ.ศ.2019)

The legislation under which the arrested monk faces charges for his actions within Ta Phraya National Park.

Organization

Protection and Suppression Support Office, Region 2, Northeast(สำนักงานสนับสนุนป้องกันปราบปรามที่ 2 ภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ)

The enforcement agency that assisted in the apprehension of the accused monk.