Udon Thani Monastery Drug Test: Half of Monks Test Positive, Drugs and Paraphernalia Found
In a drug test conducted at a monastery in Det Udom district, Udon Thani province, northeastern Thailand, over half of the monks tested positive. A subsequent search of four monks' quarters uncovered a significant amount of drugs and paraphernalia for drug use. This incident highlights the pervasive nature of drug problems in Thai society, extending even into religious institutions.
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