Abbot Missing for Over a Month with 100,000 Baht, Police Investigate

Introduction to the disappearance of the abbot of Wat Sanam Chai, highlighting the unusual circumstances and police involvement.

Details about the abbot's planned trip to pick up his son and the initial timeline of his departure from the temple.

CCTV footage shows the abbot's car in Ratchaburi on March 17, 2569, confirming his travel route.

Confirmation of the abbot's absence for 1 month and 3 days, and the concerns raised by his relatives.

The abbot was carrying 100,000 baht, and relatives fear he may have been harmed due to this.

The Deputy Sangha Chief of Ayutthaya is personally following the case due to the abbot's unexplained absence.

Questions arise about the vehicle the abbot used and the identity of the driver, as initial assumptions about the temple's car were incorrect.

The abbot picked up his son in Ratchaburi and continued his journey towards Khon Kaen.

The temple driver recounts the abbot's last-minute change of plans regarding transportation and the mention of a friend of 'Boat' picking him up.

Introduction of 'Boat' as a key figure in the investigation, with the abbot allegedly arranging for Boat's friends to pick him up.

The abbot's decision to have friends of 'Boat' pick him up instead of the usual driver raises suspicion.

No items were stolen from the temple, but the abbot's absence for over 30 days allows for the appointment of an acting abbot.

The Deputy Sangha Chief expresses deep concern and has been coordinating with other religious authorities.

'Boat' (Kettisak) denies involvement but explains the abbot's request for his house registration and his plan to take his son to his ex-wife.

The possibility of the abbot fleeing debt is raised, but 'Boat' dismisses this, citing the temple's reduced debt.

A major discrepancy emerges: the car seen picking up the abbot in Ayutthaya was blue, but the car seen later in Ratchaburi and en route to Khon Kaen was silver.

Phra Kob confirms that a blue car picked up the abbot from Ayutthaya around 8:30 PM.

Police are baffled by how the vehicle seemingly changed color from blue to silver during the journey.

Attempts to contact the abbot have been unsuccessful, with his phone reportedly turned off.

The abbot's son recounts the journey to Khon Kaen, mentioning the driver and arriving at the airport.

The abbot was last seen at the Nong Ruea District Office in Khon Kaen, where he handed over his son to his ex-wife.

The ex-wife observed the driver of the silver car watching the abbot intently as he handled money.

The ex-wife expresses suspicion about the driver's behavior and the abbot's disappearance, praying for his safe return or discovery.

Chat logs reveal the abbot was in contact with his ex-wife on the day of his disappearance, arranging to meet.

The abbot's son, who has a mental health condition, reports having dreams about his father and fears for his safety.

The son expresses a feeling of loss and that his father might be gone, attributing it to recurring dreams.

The central mystery remains: who was driving the car, and where is the abbot now?

A major creditor confirms the temple has been repaying its debt and denies pressuring the abbot.

The creditor suggests the disappearance might be due to illness, stress over his son, or potential harm.

The temple has been diligently repaying its debts, making debt evasion an unlikely motive.

Police are actively searching for the silver car seen in CCTV footage, as its driver and owner remain unknown.

The abbot is highly respected and has no prior history of misconduct, having served the temple for 20 years.

The abbot was scheduled to participate in a novice ordination ceremony, adding urgency to the search.

Authorities urge the driver of the mysterious car to come forward to help resolve the case.

The investigation continues with efforts to identify the car and its driver, as the abbot's whereabouts remain unknown.