Authorities say a prominent temple abbot fled to Laos after a woman threatened to expose their affair if he did not pay her ...

Two more Thai Buddhist monks left the religious order on Monday, bringing to nine the total number who have defrocked amid a ...

A Buddhist temple with a model train above its entrance has become a local tourist attraction in Thailand. Footage shows a ...

Thailand’s temples face a major credibility crisis as scandals and financial misconduct among monks seriously erode public ...

"Asalha Puja Day" falls on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the 8th lunar month and represents one of Buddhism's most ...

A saucy scandal involving 11 randy monks and a mystery woman known only as Miss Golf has sent shockwaves through Thailand.

BURIRAM - Buddhist officials have dismissed the abbot of Wat Dhammawaree, Phra Mahanoi, following his failure to address ...

Calling himself a "simple Buddhist monk" who usually didn't celebrate birthdays, the Dalai Lama marked his 90th on Sunday by ...

It’s a rite of passage on the backpacker route, but Lydia Swinscoe discovers the more refined side of this intoxicating Thai ...

A Must-Visit UNESCO-Recognized Festival Featuring Water Play, Traditional Thai Ceremonies & Performances Along the Most ...