Employee Resigns Over Controversial Monk Crash Comments
An employee resigned after posting controversial comments blaming monks for a deadly pickup truck crash in Mukdahan that killed 10 people during an alms procession, prompting public backlash and an apology from the company.
A company has issued a second statement clarifying that an employee voluntarily resigned to take responsibility following controversial social media posts about a pickup truck crash that killed 10 monks in Mukdahan province. The incident occurred when an 11-year-old boy took his parents' vehicle and lost control, striking a Buddhist alms procession. The employee posted comments stating "roads are for vehicles, not for monks," and suggested future accidents could involve drunk drivers or vehicle malfunctions, using the hashtag #StopAlmsProcessionsonRoadsAlready.
Online users strongly criticized the post, prompting SWAN Careers to issue an apology and clarify that the comments represented personal opinions unrelated to company communications, policies, or values. The company confirmed the individual is no longer an employee and will not disclose personal details or internal investigation procedures to respect privacy rights.
In a July 4 update, the company revealed the employee voluntarily submitted a resignation letter expressing remorse for the incident and taking personal responsibility. The company respects this decision and has completed relevant procedures. The company emphasized again that the opinions expressed do not represent the organization and urged the public to exercise judgment when sharing information, respect human dignity, protect privacy, and avoid further comments that could harm those involved. The company requested cooperation in not sharing internal images or data and emphasized the importance of respectful communication both online and offline.
