Buddhist monk carrying machete restrained by police
Published date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:10:04 +0700A Buddhist monk was restrained by police after roaming a residential area while holding a machete in northeast Thailand.
The religious leader, aged around 55 to 60, sparked alarm as he walked near houses with the weapon in hand, in Nakhon Ratchasima province, on February 13.
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Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |
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13/02/2026 |
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