Buddhist monk, 56, stabbed to death as police hunt 'disgruntled apprentice'
Published date: Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:54:33 +0700A Buddhist monk was stabbed to death inside a Thai temple as police hunt a former apprentice linked to the killing.
Assistant abbot Phra Khru Samunan Theerapanyo, 56, was alone in his private quarters when disgruntled apprentice Manoch Kitthikhun, 45, allegedly stormed in to confront him.
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Songkhla, Thailand |
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05/06/2026 |
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VRP179881 |
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Duration: 03:00 |
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