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Former Abbot 'Sami Chot' Exposed for Misconduct and Scandal
Thairath•30:17•Crime•
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A former monk reveals the hidden behaviors of the former abbot of Wat Phutthai Sawan, detailing a history of neglect of monastic duties and personal scandals.
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Events
Sami Chot worked as a spirit medium and fortune teller in Ladprao.
Sami Chot ordained at Wat Phutthai Sawan under Luang Pu Huan.
June 2014: Thid Dome ordained at the temple and observed Chot's neglect of duties.
2016: Reports emerged of women visiting Chot's quarters.
Sami Chot became abbot and allegedly drove out Luang Pu Huan's disciples.
Police installed cameras and gathered evidence of sexual misconduct.
Sami Chot was defrocked and detained after being found guilty of Parajika.
Who & What's Involved
Wat Phutthai SawanSami ChotLuang Pu HuanCrime Suppression Division (CSD)Sika AeThid DomeNews Anchor
Topics
Monastic MisconductBuddhist EthicsTemple CorruptionParajikaReligious Scandals
Locations
Wat Phutthai Sawan, AyutthayaBuriramLadprao