The target of the search was the living quarters of abbot Phra Phrom Sitthi. Police are hunting the two senior monks -- Wat Sa Ket abbot Phra Phrom Sitthi and Wat Samphanthawong assistant abbot Phra Phrom Methee. During the raids, six senior monks including Phra Buddha Isara were arrested, defrocked, and are now being detained in jail. Pol Lt Gen Thitiraj confirmed that Phra Phrom Sitthi and Phra Phrom Methee were still in the country and police were negotiating with their close aides to persuade them to turn themselves in to police. CSD chief Pol Maj Gen Maitree Chimcherd said on Friday police are looking for the two senior monks who are still at large.

Source: Bangkok Post May 25, 2018 22:25 UTC