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Buddhist Monk Sentenced to 12 Years for Embezzling in Gambling Scandal
By Stefan Velikov•July 6, 2026
The brief
Following a highly publicized gambling and sex scandal, former senior Thai Buddhist monk Phra Thepwatcharasitthimethi, known by his lay name as Wirach, was convicted by Thailand’s Central Criminal Court to 12 years in prison. He had diverted THB 3 million (over $90,000) intended for Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Univ…
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