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Buddhist 'monks' from Thailand temple sent to rehab after they 'fail drug test'

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A Buddhist temple in central Thailand has been defrocked after all of its holy men failed drug tests, they tested positive for methamphetamine. Four monks, including an abbot, at a temple in Phetchabun province's Bung Sam Phan district, were reportedly transferred to a medical facility for drug rehabilitation. District administrator Boonlert Thintapthai was quoted in reports while stating that the temple has now become devoid of monks.