Abbot of 22 Years Denies Knowing Tiger Temple’s Terrible Secrets
KANCHANABURI — There were few surprised faces Thursday when the abbot of the former Tiger Temple failed to make good on a promise to address the public.
Owner of Alleged Tiger Butchery Denies Links to Tiger Temple, Trafficking
KANCHANABURI — The owner of a home where authorities suspect tigers linked to the now shuttered Tiger Temple were slaughtered went public Wednesday afternoon to deny the allegations.
Silom Walking Street Suspended for Rainy Season
BANGKOK — Silom Road’s biweekly walking street market has been indefinitely suspended for the rainy season.
Underage Girls, Police ‘Bribe Ledger’ Discovered in Raid on Ratchada Flesh Parlor
BANGKOK — At least three underage girls and a dozen more suspected of being minors were found rescued in a raid on a brothel in a prominent Bangkok red-light district along with more than 100 sex workers and what appeared to be a list detailing bribes paid to police.
Suspected Tiger Meat Slaughterhouse Found Near Tiger Temple
KANCHANABURI — A widening investigation into the Tiger Temple's role in animal trafficking led officers today to their most alarming discovery yet – a home they believe was used as a tiger slaughterhouse.
Thai-Cambodian Flame War Erupts Over Traditional Dance. Both Are Wrong.
In a drama of epic proportions, Thailand and Cambodia are feuding once again after simultaneously claiming ownership of the traditional elaborate masked dance known as Khon in Thailand and Khol in Cambodia.
Officials Hunt for Abbot of Tiger Temple
KANCHANABURI — The hunt is on for the longtime abbot of the Tiger Temple after he vanished in the wake of raids which discovered evidence implicating the now shuttered tourist attraction in wildlife trafficking.
Horrible Discovery in Tiger Temple: Dozens of Dead Tiger Kittens (Photos)
KANCHANABURI — At least 40 dead tiger cubs were discovered this morning inside the controversial Tiger Temple.
Parents Held Big Dreams for Children Lost in Fire. Now They Want Answers.
CHIANG RAI — It was 5am when Winai Pisailert received a phone call from the hospital. A woman’s voice told him his daughter was seriously injured from the fire that broke out in the dormitory late night while the 11-year-old was sleeping.
Dhammakaya to Sue Trasher for Party ‘Blasphemy’
BANGKOK — A pop music event organizer apologized for lampooning the controversial Buddhist sect Dhammakaya at a party Saturday night following threats of legal action by the group.