Wat Onoi
| Wat Onoi | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Theravāda |
| Location | |
| Country | Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Phra Buddha Issara |
| Completed | 1989 |
Wat Onoi (Thai: วัดอ้อน้อย) is a Maha Nikaya Buddhist temple in Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand.[1] It was constructed in 1989 in honor of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 72nd birthday.[2]
History
The temple was founded as an independent monastery.[2]
Arrest of Phra Buddha Issara
At around 6:00 AM on 24 May 2018, armed police commandos stormed the temple to arrest abbot Phra Buddha Issara.[3][4][5]
References
- ^ "พลิกประวัติ "หลวงปู่พุทธะอิสระ" แห่งวัดอ้อน้อย". www.newtv.co.th (in Thai). 2018-05-24. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ a b "ประวัติวัดอ้อน้อย » อิสระธรรม". อิสระธรรม (in Thai). Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ Charuvastra, Teeranai (2018-05-24). "Buddha Issara Arrested in Dawn Raid". Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "Senior Thai monks arrested for embezzlement and robbery". South China Morning Post. 2018-05-24. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "Phra Buddha Isara disrobed, detained". Bangkok Post. 2018-05-24. Retrieved 2025-07-02.