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Former Abbot of Wat Phuthai Sawan Exposed for Power Abuse and Embezzlement
AMARINTV•12:16•Crime•
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Disciples of the late Luang Pu Huan reveal the oppressive regime and financial irregularities under the former abbot, Sami Chot.
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Events
Wat Phuthai Sawan became a Royal Temple in 2006.
Luang Pu Huan served as the former abbot and built various temple structures.
Luang Pu Huan passed away.
Sami Chot became abbot and purged old disciples, monks, and nuns.
Sami Chot and Sika Ae allegedly diverted nearly 100 million baht to personal accounts.
Sami Chot demolished several of Luang Pu Huan's constructions.
Sami Chot was eventually removed/imprisoned.
September 2026: Former disciples return to the temple and expose the past abuses.
Who & What's Involved
Wat Phuthai SawanLuang Pu HuanSami ChotSika AeNews AnchorKhun NamKhun FaFormer Monk Dome
Topics
Clerical MisconductEmbezzlementReligious FraudPower AbuseTemple Administration
Locations
Wat Phuthai SawanAyutthaya Province