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Ex-Monk Somi Chot Accused of Fraud and Mismanaging Wat Phutthai Sawan
AMARINTV•12:24•Crime•
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Reports emerge regarding the 'curse' of fake Jatukham amulets and the controversial leadership of former monk Somi Chot at Wat Phutthai Sawan.
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Somi Chot was ordained in Bangkok on January 22, 1997.
Somi Chot collaborated with Ko Phong to produce fake Jatukham amulets.
Ko Phong discovered abnormal behavior and misconduct involving women, leading him to cut ties with Somi Chot.
Somi Chot moved to Wat Phutthai Sawan, eventually becoming the abbot in 2022.
Somi Chot replaced the original temple committee with his own team and restricted community access to the temple and crematorium.
Somi Chot was arrested and removed from his position.
Who & What's Involved
Wat Phutthai SawanNational Office of BuddhismJatukham RamathepNuea DuangReporterJiraphaVishnu ChanthoJay Meow
Topics
Amulet FraudTemple MismanagementReligious CorruptionCommunity ConflictSomi Chot
Locations
Wat Phutthai SawanNakhon Si ThammaratBangkok