Excuse of Thai Monk Caught with 'Drugs and Adult Products'... "For Prostate Treatment"

In Thailand, where over 95% of the population are Buddhists, a monk was reported by residents for possessing drugs and adult products, accusing him of disrespecting Buddhism.

A monk in Thailand is making excuses about sexual-related tools found in his accommodation.
[Photo by The Tiger News]

On the 25th (local time), Thai media The Tiger reported that residents of Maha Sarakham Province in northeastern Thailand filed a complaint with the police against Monk Tawi (54), accusing him of disrespecting Buddhism. The residents reported that Monk Tawi openly socialized with women, smoked marijuana, and even possessed adult products for sexual pleasure.

Upon investigation, the police found drugs, marijuana, 40 condoms, Viagra, and a penis enlargement vacuum pump in the monk’s quarters. In response, Monk Tawi claimed, "The condoms were for flower pots, and I only used Viagra and the vacuum pump to treat prostate enlargement and urinary disorders," but it was revealed that he violated Buddhist monk regulations and had sexual relations with several women.

He also tested positive in a drug test. Local police stated that Monk Tawi admitted to using synthetic methamphetamine-type drugs called ‘Yaba’ inside the temple. Additionally, a toy gun was found in the monk’s bag; he reportedly stated that he fired the toy gun inside the temple to chase away pigeons.

Ultimately, Monk Tawi was forcibly stripped of his monkhood and ordered to undergo drug rehabilitation treatment. However, no legal charges were filed against him.

In Thailand, a Buddhist country, monks receive special respect and treatment, and their social status is high. Disrespect towards monks is taboo, and many Thai men consider it an honor to shave their heads and live as monks in a temple for several weeks. Even the king has undergone monkhood training. On the other hand, when monks engage in socially condemned behavior, punishments are known to be stricter and social ostracism more severe.

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