Buriram Abbot Reportedly Drove 40km to Buy Meth
A Buddhist abbot in Buriram province, Thailand, reportedly drove 40 kilometers to purchase methamphetamine, allegedly to avoid being seen. The incident raises concerns about drug use within religious communities and the broader issue of narcotics in Thailand.
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