LEGAL MEASURES AGAINST PARAJIKA BUDDHIST MONKS ENGAGING IN SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

Abstract

This article examines the problem of monks violating the Buddhist precepts by engaging in sexual intercourse, a serious offense. Such cases occur frequently in Thai society and have widely impacted the confidence of Buddhists. Thai law lacks criminal provisions that penalize monks or laypeople involved in such acts, resulting in unclear and insufficient legal measures for deterrence. Therefore, this article proposes additional legal measures, such as adding a religious section to the Criminal Code or supporting the draft Buddhist Promotion Act, B.E. ..., which would provide penalties for offending monks.