Who is Wilawan Emsawat? Wilawan Emsawat, known as 'Ms Golf,' was apprehended at her upscale residence in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. She faces charges including extortion, money laundering, and receiving stolen goods.

A scandal involving Wilawan Emsawat has rocked Thailand's Buddhist community, with accusations of seduction and blackmail against several high-ranking monks. Emsawat allegedly lured monks into violating their vows of celibacy and then extorted money from them to conceal the relationships.

Wilawan Emsawat, also known by her nickname “Ms. Golf,” is a woman in her 30s who lived in a luxury residence in Nonthaburi, just north of Bangkok. She was taken into custody on Tuesday by the Royal Thai Police’s Central Investigation Bureau. Wilawan now faces charges of extortion, money laundering, and possession of stolen property.