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Investigation Expands into Close Associates of Defrocked Monk Sami Chot
Thai Ch8•24:23•Crime•
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Authorities and witnesses point toward close aides, including 'Wit' and 'Ek Talat Thai', as key holders of secrets regarding missing temple funds.
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Events
Luang Pu Huan passes away.
Sami Chot becomes the lead figure at the temple and appoints his own inner circle.
Sami Chot and Sika Ae are accused of embezzling over 700 million baht.
Police arrest Sami Chot and Sika Ae, seizing over 300 million baht in assets.
Close associates Wit and Ek disappear from the temple shortly before the arrest.
Wit returns to the temple to retrieve dogs on September 14, 2026.
Who & What's Involved
Wat Phuthai SawanCentral Investigation Bureau (CIB)Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO)Wat ChulamaneeNews AnchorReporter MayPol. Lt. Gen. Natthasak ChawanaMingWichit
Topics
EmbezzlementMoney LaunderingBuddhist Temple ScandalAsset SeizureReligious Corruption
Locations
AyutthayaWat Phuthai SawanTalat Thai Market