Buddha's Golden Topknot Mystery: Goldsmith Explains Real Gold Location

Initial reports and testing of a Buddha statue's golden topknot revealed it to be brass, sparking an investigation.

The abbot of the temple reported the incident to the police, initiating a formal investigation into the topknot's material.

The goldsmith involved in the casting process provides a detailed account of how the topknot was made and where the gold is located.

The goldsmith recounts the events of 2559, explaining the initial casting of the Buddha statue and its topknot using real gold.

The goldsmith explains that the amount of gold was insufficient to fill the entire topknot mold, leading to a partial casting.

A brass topknot was created as a mold, with the intention of later filling it with the real gold.

The goldsmith points to the base of the topknot, showing a plaster seal, indicating a hollow space where the gold was poured.

The goldsmith provides a step-by-step narration of the casting and filling process, emphasizing his actions and interactions with the abbot.

The goldsmith reiterates that the brass casing was to contain the real gold, which was poured into the topknot's core.

The abbot states he will send a letter to the Office of National Buddhism for consideration and will have police conduct the examination.

The initial test was conducted before the incident became a legal matter, before the abbot filed a police report.

The abbot clarifies that the gold was intended for purchasing land for the temple, not personal gain.

The abbot recalls the goldsmith bringing the topknot and explaining the situation regarding the gold's quantity.

The goldsmith confirms leaving the melted gold in its mold with the abbot for cooling and safekeeping.

The abbot expresses his belief in the goldsmith's account, having seen him and heard his explanation directly.

A call for a direct examination of the topknot to resolve the issue and confirm the goldsmith's claims.

The situation is pending a decision from the Office of National Buddhism regarding the examination of the topknot.