Legal Dispute and Religious Conflicts Erupt between Buddhist temple and vegetarian house: Case from Indochina

Abstract

A legal dispute over land use and religious space at Wat Rong Bom Samak Kitham, located in Phetchabun province Thailand, has sparked social and legal tensions. A controversial demolition of religious structures by the temple’s administration led to a public outcry, with accusations of the violation of religious rights, causing both physical harm and significant social unrest. This case sheds light on the intersection of legal rights, religious freedom, and community dynamics.