DSI to assist probe into sex scandal

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has been asked to assist the Central Investigation Bureau’s (CIB) probe into the latest sex scandal rocking the country’s monastic order.

- AEKARACH SATTABURUTH WASSAYOS NGAMKHAM

The move was announced by acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, yesterday, as he pledged to take firm action against monks who are found to have acted in ways which could negatively impact the public’s confidence in the Buddhist clergy.

He said the decision to involve the DSI in the investigation was taken due to the case's potential impact on religious sentiments.

The scandal came to light after authorities raided the home of a woman known as Sika Golf (“Ms Golf”) as part of an investigation into the misappropriation of temple funds. Instead, they found a cache of images and video clips showing several senior monks engaging in sexual activities with the woman in question.