61-Year-Old Driver Struck Monk During Alms Round in Srisaket

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At 06:30 on October 25, 2026, a Toyota pickup truck driven by 61-year-old Mr. Pravit (surname withheld) crashed into Venerable Ajarn Kan Janthamo, the 60-year-old abbot of Wat Phan Tha in Mueang District, Srisaket Province, while he was collecting alms. The driver claimed sunlight from the east blinded him as he swerved to avoid a motorcycle, causing him to lose sight of the monk walking along the road. Venerable Kan was found unconscious near the road with his alms bowl still in his hands and suffered serious injuries. He was rushed to Srisaket Hospital for treatment. The driver's vehicle sustained damage to its left headlight. Police are investigating the incident and collecting evidence.