Shut Up! Monk Charged With Hacking Man to Death Over Gambling Dispute
A Buddhist monk has been charged with hacking a man to death with a sickle over a gambling row in Ayutthaya, Thailand, the Bangkok Post reported on Wednesday.
The incident occurred at Sai Noi temple in Bang Ban district shortly before 8pm when Chatchai Plertplai, 40, arrived on a motorcycle and reprimanded Phra Prayoon, 48.
Phra Prayoon attacked Chatchai several times with the sickle in a fit of rage, according to responding police commander Sutthi Puangpikul. He proceded to kill him after being berated with vulgar words.
Prayoon attempted to evade arrest by hiding in the temple.
A witness claimed that the suspect routinely gambled on football matches and frequently argued with the victim over his gambling debts.
The monk has since been disrobed and will be charged with premeditated murder.
- Nagesh Rath, Gambling911.com
