Buddhist monks
Coverage of Buddhist monks in the Nexus archive.
- 8 monks killed in Thailand after boy, 11, crashes truck into pilgrims
Eight Buddhist monks were killed and over a dozen injured in northeastern Thailand when an 11-year-old boy driving his parents’ truck crashed into pilgrims on a rural road. The incident occurred in Mukdahan province, with social media images showing monks’ bodies and alms bowls scattered at the scene.
- Eight Buddhist monks killed and dozens injured after boy, 11, runs them over in a truck
Eight Buddhist monks were killed and dozens injured when an 11-year-old boy drove a truck into them. The incident involved a child operating a vehicle, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.
- 22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust
22 Buddhist monks were arrested at an airport after authorities discovered a record amount of Kush, a potent cannabis strain, hidden in their luggage. The monks were returning home from a vacation in Thailand when the drugs were found.
- 22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust
22 Buddhist monks were arrested at an airport after authorities discovered Kush, a potent cannabis strain, hidden in their luggage. The monks were returning home from a vacation in Thailand when the drug bust occurred.