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Boy Thaprachan Defends Pong Suphan Following Monk's Embezzlement Scandal
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Famous amulet expert Boy Thaprachan speaks out to support Pong Suphan after the arrest of former abbot 'Sami Chot' for embezzling 100 million baht.
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Events
Sami Chot becomes a prominent figure through Jatukam Ramathep amulets starting in 2006.
Pong Suphan develops a deep faith in the monk over 20 years.
September 2016: Pong Suphan is ordained at Wat Phutthai Sawan.
October 2016: Sami Chot gives Pong a specific amulet to change his luck.
July 2023: Pong publicly claims the monk never touched temple funds.
Recent: Sami Chot is arrested for embezzling 100 million baht and sexual misconduct.
Present: Pong Suphan faces online criticism and initiates legal action against 300+ trolls.
Who & What's Involved
Sami Chot (Former Abbot)Wat Phutthai SawanBoy ThaprachanPong SuphanAum AtichartNews Anchor
Topics
Temple EmbezzlementBuddhist FaithDefamation LawAmulet MarketMonastic Discipline
Locations
Wat Phutthai Sawan, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya