Monk Found Dead Before Crematorium, Lottery Tickets Found

Khaosod•Society•23h ago

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A 71-year-old monk was found deceased in a kneeling position in front of a crematorium, with lottery tickets discovered among his belongings.

•A monk named Phra Somdet, aged 71, was found dead in a kneeling posture in front of the crematorium at Wat Bunnakkarakkhitram in Nakhon Nayok.
•The monk was discovered after he had gone out for alms rounds early in the morning.
•Upon inspection of his belongings, lottery tickets for upcoming draws were found in his alms bag.

•At approximately 12:00 PM on May 30, 2026, authorities received a report of a deceased monk.
•Police and rescue volunteers investigated the scene at Wat Bunnakkarakkhitram.
•The deceased monk was identified as Phra Somdet, aged 71.
•Phra Somdet was found in a kneeling position with his face down on the ground, near his alms bowl containing food and a plastic bag.
•A former monk who had recently disrobed was the first to discover Phra Somdet in this state.
•Phra Somdet typically went for alms around 4-5 AM daily.
•A quantity of cash and three lottery tickets for the June 1, 2026 and January 17, 2026 draws were found with Phra Somdet.
•The body was sent for autopsy at M.S.W. Ongkharak Hospital.

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Former Monk

"Those who found him were stunned to see the monk had passed away in front of the crematorium."

คนมาเจอยังตะลึง หลวงตามรณภาพหน้าเมรุ

Monk(หลวงตา)

General term for a Buddhist monk.

Phra Somdet(พระสมเดช)

The 71-year-old monk who was found deceased.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Police Station(สภ.เมืองนครนายก)

Law enforcement agency that responded to the incident.

Ruam Katanyu Rescue Foundation, Nakhon Nayok City Point(กู้ภัยร่วมกตัญญู จุดเมืองนครนายก)

Rescue organization that assisted at the scene.

M.S.W. Ongkharak Hospital(รพ.มศว.องครักษ์)

Hospital where the deceased monk's body was sent for autopsy.

Wat Bunnakkarakkhitram(วัดบุญนาครักขิตาราม)

The temple where the monk was found deceased.

Government Lottery Tickets(สลากกินแบ่งรัฐบาล)

Lottery tickets found in the monk's possession.