Phra Khom Jitdhammo, 37, whose layman name is Khomkhai Harnkhamphaeng, was arrested at a road checkpoint at the Ban Wang Muen intersection in Tambon Nong Bua of Muang district at 9.40pm. Police decided to search the pickup after they spotted the monk appearing nervous at the checkpoint. They allegedly found 14 meth pills and three rounds of ammunition. He reportedly admitted to buying the drug from a friend at a temple and was returning to his Pisal Ranyawas Temple.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 22, 2018 03:21 UTC