Temple of temptations: Youths’ indecent escapades raise concerns in Buriram province

Highlighting a growing issue for one temple in Buriram province, youths have been discovered engaging in indecent activities, including consuming alcohol, smoking cigarettes, and having sex on the premises. The issue raised concerns about the sanctity of religious sites and ignited a call for the police to take action.

Buddhist monks of the respected Pa Rerai temple in Nang Rong district today voiced their dismay. They found numerous occasions where youths had discretely gathered to engage in illicit activities, including alcohol consumption, smoking, and clandestine sexual encounters within the temple’s toilet facilities.

Though shocking, the evidence left behind at the sacred site is clear. Bottles of alcoholic beverages, cigarette butts, and quite worryingly, a large number of condoms, have been discovered. The monks are left to graciously clean up…