Wife's Affair with Monk Exposed by Husband; Former Monk Responds

Khaosod•Society•20h ago

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A husband exposed his wife's affair with a monk in a temple church after finding incriminating chat messages and financial transactions, leading to the monk's defrocking and a settlement.

•A husband in Ubon Ratchathani discovered evidence of his wife's affair with a monk, including intimate chat messages and financial records.
•The affair allegedly took place within the temple grounds, including the church and its facilities.
•The monk admitted to offering 50,000 THB to the husband to prevent the scandal from being publicized, which the husband accepted.
•Following the exposé, the monk has defrocked to avoid further damage to Buddhism.

Overview

•On May 30, 2026, the husband reported the affair. The affair began around November 2025, with discovery in April 2026.
•The husband suspected his wife's behavior changed around November 2025.
•The husband checked his wife's mobile phone and discovered chat messages, images, and money transfer slips.
•The husband, along with his parents, confronted the monk in his quarters.
•The monk offered 50,000 THB to the husband for settlement, disguised as a loan agreement, which the husband accepted.
•The former monk has since defrocked to prevent further scandal to the Buddhist religion.
•The situation was brought to light by the wife after the settlement, who accused the husband of blackmailing the monk.
•The former monk stated he agreed to the settlement out of pity for the temple and fear of bad publicity.

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Key Quotes

Unnamed Husband

"I am just a husband who has been wronged and wants accountability for what happened to my family."

ตนแค่เป็นสามีคนหนึ่งที่ถูกกระทำ และต้องการความรับผิดชอบต่อสิ่งที่เกิดขึ้นกับครอบครัวของตน

Former Monk Maha E

"My agreeing to pay doesn't mean I admit guilt, but because I pitied the temple and they threatened to bring reporters."

การที่ตนยอมจ่ายไม่ได้หมายความว่ายอมรับผิด แต่เป็นเพราะตนสงสารวัด และเขาขู่ว่าจะเอานักข่าวมา

Former Monk Maha E

"I confirm there was no illicit relationship with the woman, not even physical contact."

ขอยืนยันว่า เรื่องความสัมพันธ์ชู้สาวกับฝ่ายหญิงนั้นไม่มี แม้แต่แตะเนื้อต้องตัวก็ไม่เคยมี

Key Entities

Person

Mr. Phon(นายพน)

The husband who exposed his wife's affair with a monk.

Maha E(พระมหาเอ)

The monk accused of having an affair with Mr. Phon's wife, who has since defrocked.

Phra Maha Sompol Samacharo(พระมหาสมพล สมาจาโร)

Acting Sub-district Sangha Administrator who commented on the case.

Organization

Temple(วัด)

The religious institution where the affair between the monk and the wife allegedly took place.

Place

Church(โบสถ์)

The location within the temple where the affair allegedly occurred.

Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District(อำเภอเมืองอุบลราชธานี)

The district in Ubon Ratchathani where the incident involving Mr. Phon and Maha E took place.