A Golden Temple's Tarnished Crown The latest scandal to rock Thailand's Buddhist clergy is a stark reminder of the rot that has been festering beneath the golden spires of its revered temples.
Phra Wachirayan Wi, the 66 year old abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan in Ayutthaya, was arrested on suspicion of embezzling $3. 55 million intended for his monastery.
The accused abbot's alleged affair with a 47 year old woman has sparked widespread outrage and disgust.