Thai faith healer charged with rape, child abuse
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BANGKOK, May 20: One of Thailand’s best-known faith healers has been arrested on rape and child sexual abuse charges, police said Wednesday, as investigators urged other potential victims to come forward.
Buddhist-majority Thailand is a deeply superstitious country, where many people believe in reincarnation and karma — the idea that one’s current life is shaped by actions in a previous life.
Many critically ill people or those facing personal hardships turn to spiritual rituals or faith healers for comfort and hope, with some offering donations for the services.
Police said Wednesday they arrested self-professed healer Paisal Sanchai, 67, this month in the northern province of Lamphun and charged him with rape and sexual abuse of a minor.
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