CHIANG RAI - The peaceful hills of Northern Thailand, usually a picture of serenity with temple rooftops glinting in the sunrise and monks reciting age-old prayers, have recently become the stage for a major storm.

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BANGKOK – Thailand’s Buddhist community faces serious turmoil after misconduct allegations against senior monks have come to light.

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Authorities in Chiang Rai have arrested and disrobed two Buddhist monks within a week over inappropriate conduct and damaging the reputation of the Buddhist Sangha .

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