Buddhist monks walk towards a giant Buddha statue during an event to mark Asalha Bucha Day in the southern Thai town of Narathiwat July 10, 2025. — AFP pic Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here Earn a fixed rate of up to 4.2%* p.a. for 210 days with Versa Save! Plus, enjoy an additional FREE RM10 when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with a min. cash-in of RM100 today. T&Cs apply. Thursday, 02 Jul 2026 4:02 PM MYT BANGKOK, July 2 — At least eight Buddhist monks were killed and more than 10 others were injured on Thursday when a child drove his parents’ truck into a procession in northeastern Thailand, police said.The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking along a roadside in Mukdahan province during a pilgrimage when the incident occurred, local police chief Pairoj Thaiphutsa told reporters, adding: “The suspect is a child.” — AFP