Monk in Phitsanulok allegedly kills man with shotgun at meditation centre

[Thaiger]

This morning, a monk who runs a Buddhist a meditation centre in northern Thailand’s Phitsanulok province has resolved a long-running argument with another man by allegedly shooting the other man dead. Suparerk Chanmee, from the Sai Yoi police, says the shooting, which took place at the Ratchathani Buddhist Meditation Centre, was reported to the police around 10 am this morning. Shortly after it was reported, police and rescue workers got to the scene. 41 year old Phra Sitthikorn Yankhrue, the monk that ran the centre/alleged shooter, was waiting for the police at the scene. Thai media says the monk gave […]

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[Saunk]

"Phra Sitthikorn has since been booted from the monkhood by a local abbot. Further, as a non-monk, he has now been charged with murder."

So if he was a monk he couldn't be charged with murder?

[King Cotton]

  On 8/16/2021 at 12:49 PM, Saunk said:

"Phra Sitthikorn has since been booted from the monkhood by a local abbot. Further, as a non-monk, he has now been charged with murder."

So if he was a monk he couldn't be charged with murder?

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That's exactly how I read it. Monkhood immunity maybe.

[HolyCowCm]

And just why would a monk have a shot gun. Bird shot gun? 

[MikeW]

That is one way to end an argument 

[Philly]

  On 8/16/2021 at 1:16 PM, King Cotton said:

That's exactly how I read it. Monkhood immunity maybe.

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I’m reading it that way too and to have a gun when you’re a monk. I give up, some things just don’t make sense to me

[Peter]

Wow, what does it take to piss off a meditation-practicing monk to the point where he acquires a firearm and ends your latest feud with it? 

Either that was one seriously on-edge monk or one royally annoying neighbor. 

[gummy]

  On 8/16/2021 at 1:16 PM, King Cotton said:

That's exactly how I read it. Monkhood immunity maybe.

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Well why do you think it is common for criminals or those running from the law  or other events  enter the Monkhood  in Thailand. Cowards in hiding some also, remember Suthep and Sondhi Limthongkul ?. If you want to know more why Suthep Thaugsuban did that then google him and choose the Khaosod  article. 

[MrStretch]

  On 8/16/2021 at 12:49 PM, Saunk said:

"Phra Sitthikorn has since been booted from the monkhood by a local abbot. Further, as a non-monk, he has now been charged with murder."

So if he was a monk he couldn't be charged with murder?

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That's correct. I've read this before when a monk was accused of a crime.  He can't formally be charged while a monk, so must be stripped of his religious orders first.

[colinneil]

  On 8/16/2021 at 12:49 PM, Saunk said:

"Phra Sitthikorn has since been booted from the monkhood by a local abbot. Further, as a non-monk, he has now been charged with murder."

So if he was a monk he couldn't be charged with murder?

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Any monk guilty of any crime, has to be de frocked before police can charge him with a crime.

[Stonker]

  On 8/16/2021 at 12:49 PM, Saunk said:

"Phra Sitthikorn has since been booted from the monkhood by a local abbot. Further, as a non-monk, he has now been charged with murder."

So if he was a monk he couldn't be charged with murder?

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Correct - monks cannot be charged with a crime.

  On 8/17/2021 at 12:49 AM, colinneil said:

Any monk guilty of any crime, has to be de frocked before police can charge him with a crime.

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Yes and no - or more accurately no and yes.

Whether they're guilty or not, they can't be charged while they're a monk.

[Jafagreg]

  On 8/16/2021 at 1:16 PM, King Cotton said:

That's exactly how I read it. Monkhood immunity maybe.

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Actually, if he has taken a human life, according to the vinaya he is no longer considered a monk and therefore would and should be charged with murder. 

[Bluesofa]

  On 8/17/2021 at 12:49 AM, colinneil said:

Any monk guilty of any crime, has to be de frocked before police can charge him with a crime.

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And is there a queue for that too?

[BuffaloWhisperer]

  On 8/17/2021 at 2:06 AM, Bluesofa said:

And is there a queue for that too?

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Do they have to do it at the temple? Wat defrock.