Pickup Driver Accidentally Hits Monk During Alms Round in Sisaket
The Thaiger - Thailand
Key summary
Police in Sisaket are investigating an accident on October 25 where a pickup truck struck a monk, Phra Athikan Kan Kantathammo, who was collecting alms near Wat Phan Tha. The driver, identified as Prawit (surname withheld), stated that sun glare from the rising east prevented him from seeing the monk after swerving to avoid a motorcycle. The abbot, 60 years old, was found unconscious at the scene with serious injuries and is receiving treatment at Sisaket Hospital. A four-door Toyota pickup with cracked left headlight was parked nearby. Local residents described the monk as respected for his long-term contributions to the temple.
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The Thaiger - Thailand
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