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Allegations of Corruption and Influence at Wat Phuthai Sawan Under Sami Chot
Thai Ch8•22:12•Crime•
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Reports emerge of former staff being ousted and temple land lease rights being illegally sold for high prices under the administration of Sami Chot.
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Events
Luang Pu Huan served as the previous abbot with a community-focused administration.
Sami Chot took power after the previous abbot passed away.
Sami Chot dismissed the old committee and replaced them with relatives and associates.
The temple crematorium was effectively shut down, forcing locals to use other temples.
Insiders began buying and selling temple land lease rights for high sums (550,000 baht).
Sami Chot was arrested, leading to current investigations into asset transfers and associates.
Who & What's Involved
Sami ChotSika AeWat Phuthai SawanCentral Investigation Bureau (CIB)National Office of BuddhismMeechai ChansilaBoonsongWandeeReporter (Host)
Topics
Temple CorruptionMoney LaunderingNepotismLand Lease FraudClerical Misconduct
Locations
Wat Phuthai SawanPhra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province