Monk Arrested for Stealing Golden Buddha Head to Melt

Police announce the arrest of a former monk, Maru, also known as 'Ton,' for the theft of a golden Buddha head.

The suspect, identified as Maru or 'Ton,' is shown in images and confirmed to be the individual who previously gave an interview.

Details emerge about the theft of the golden Buddha head from a temple in Nong Khai, with the suspect having disappeared after the incident.

The suspect was found in Korat, defrocked, and subsequently arrested for theft. Police are confident he stole the golden Buddha head.

Maru did not resist arrest but refused to give a statement. Reports indicate he melted and sold the gold.

The suspect's possession of a new iPhone and a significant bank balance suggests the gold was sold and funds were received.

Approximately 40.31 grams of gold, believed to be the melted artifact, were recovered by police.

A brief mention of a separate case where a grandson allegedly beat his grandfather to death.

The victim is identified as 78-year-old Lung Bencha, and the alleged perpetrator is his grandson, Manop.

The victim was found unconscious in a tent with a head injury. The house showed signs of disturbance.

The victim's wife recounts how her grandson attacked her husband with a wooden stick and threatened her.

The perpetrator's mother, Thongbai, states her son has a drug problem and cannot control himself.

The son was reportedly agitated, talking to himself, and consuming alcohol and drugs prior to the incident.

The mother explains her son's erratic behavior, fueled by drug use and provocative comments from the victim.

A report on a separate incident where Pornchai, a municipal official and footballer, was shot by his ex-girlfriend.

Pornchai, after being shot, escaped in a friend's truck and sought help from rescue workers.

The shooter, Punyuch, has surrendered to the police but has not yet provided a statement, citing depression and childcare responsibilities.

Punyuch and the victim had been separated for two years but were involved in ongoing legal disputes.

Reporters attempt to question Punyuch about the incident, but she remains silent.