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Former Thai Monk Convicted of Embezzlement, Sentenced to 50 Years

A former Buddhist monk in Thailand receives the maximum 50-year prison term for misusing donations intended for his HIV/AIDS hospice.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 7 Oct 2026 · updated 2h ago

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2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 7 Oct 2026. South China Morning Post published first, on 7 October at 09:25 UTC; ABC News followed 1h 00m later. The most recent article, from ABC News, appeared on 7 October at 10:25 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: ABC News (major outlet), South China Morning Post.

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  1. Former Buddhist monk who founded AIDS hospice has been convicted of embezzlement ABC News ·
  2. Ex-Buddhist monk who founded Thai Aids hospice convicted of embezzlement South China Morning Post

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  • Alongkot Poonmook
  • Seksan Sapsubbsakul
  • Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases
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