District Chief Stops Temple Infant Burials, Cites Cemetery and Undertaker

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Reader Briefing

A district chief has intervened, ordering a temple to cease infant burials and initiating legal action against a cemetery and a purportedly famous undertaker involved in alleged illegal burial practices and indecent assault.

•The District Chief of Phiset Chai Cha-an ordered a temple to halt infant burials.
•Legal action under the Cemetery and Crematorium Act B.E. 1985 is being taken against the cemetery.
•A 'famous undertaker' is facing charges of indecent assault related to the case.

Overview

•On February 17, 2026, the District Chief of Phiset Chai Cha-an ordered a temple (Wat Sing) to cease infant burials.
•The District Chief stated that the temple must halt all burials and any future burials must comply with the law.
•Legal proceedings have been initiated against the cemetery and crematorium under the Cemetery and Crematorium Act B.E. 1985.
•The investigation stems from complaints received by 'Mor Pla' concerning an undertaker in Ang Thong allegedly performing illegal dissections and burials.
•The undertaker is also accused of indecent assault against a woman, with the alleged incident occurring in a room while performing traditional practices.
•The undertaker has been charged by the police with indecent assault.
•The District Chief's office will coordinate with the police to ensure legal proceedings are followed for justice and public order.
•The District Chief denied any personal acquaintance with the famous undertaker and denied rumors of intervening in bail.

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Key Quotes

Nai Amphoe Phiset Chai Cha-an

"Order to halt all burials temporarily, and if the temple wishes to proceed with future burials, it must be done legally."

ให้ระงับยับยั้งในส่วนที่มีการฝังศพต่าง ๆ ขอให้ระงับไปก่อน และถ้าเผื่อทางวัดจะว่าจะดำเนินการฝังในอนาคตก็ต้องดำเนินการให้ถูกต้องตามกฎหมาย

Various Concerned Parties (implied)

"Complaints were received from victims alleging an undertaker in Ang Thong famous for dissecting pregnant deceased women online."

มีการร้องเรียนจากผู้เสียหายว่ามีสัปเหร่อ จังหวัดอ่างทอง ที่โด่งดังทางด้านผ่าศพหญิงสาวตายทั้งกลมในสื่อออนไลน์

Key Entities

Person

District Chief(นายอำเภอฯ)

The official who ordered the temple to stop infant burials and initiated legal action.

Famous Undertaker(สัปเหร่อดัง)

The individual accused of indecent assault and allegedly involved in illegal burial practices, reported to be popular in Ang Thong.

Mor Pla(หมอปลา)

The individual who received the initial complaint from victims regarding the undertaker's alleged actions.

Big Tao(บิ๊กเต่า)

The individual who was approached by the victims for assistance.

Apichat Sriherao(อภิชาติ ศรีเหรา)

The named District Chief of Phiset Chai Cha-an who disclosed details of the investigation and actions taken.

Organization

Wat Sing(วัดสิงห์)

The temple where infant burials were reportedly taking place and was ordered to cease operations.

Cemetery and Crematorium(สุสานและฌาปนสถาน)

The entity facing legal action under the Cemetery and Crematorium Act B.E. 1985.

Law

Cemetery and Crematorium Act B.E. 1985(พรบ.สุสานและฌาปนสถานปี 1985)

The law under which legal action is being taken against the cemetery.

Ministerial Regulation B.E. 2000(กฎกระทรวง ปี 2000)

The regulation providing criteria for establishing cemeteries and crematoria.

Criminal Code(ประมวลกฎหมายอาญา)

The legal framework under which criminal charges, such as indecent assault, are investigated and prosecuted.

Place

Ang Thong Province(จังหวัดอ่างทอง)ℹ️

The province where the 'famous undertaker' is reportedly located and gained notoriety.

Phiset Chai Cha-an District(อำเภอวิเศษชัยชาญ)

The administrative district where the District Chief in charge of the investigation is based.