Last night, an incident unfolded at a temple in the eastern province of Rayong where one monk stabbed another monk. The monk who carried out the act stated that he mistakenly believed the victim to be a potential thief.
Phe Police Station officers rushed to the unnamed temple at 10pm yesterday after being notified about the stabbing incident. Upon arrival, they spotted the injured monk named Bas sitting on the floor with blood pouring from his head and body.
Officers then coordinated with a rescue team to provide Bas first aid and transfer him to the hospital.
The preparator, 33 year old monk named Noppadon Kaewklom, presented himself to the police. He admitted to his action but insisted that the attack was motivated by a misunderstanding.
Noppadon said he left his accommodation to investigate an unusual noise and the persistent barking of a dog from behind…
