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Pa Da and Associates Face Criminal Association Charges Over Temple Dispute
Thairath•9:35•Crime•
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Police are investigating potential 'secret society' and 'criminal association' charges against Pa Da and her followers following a land dispute at Wat Pa Adulyaram.
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A land dispute occurred at Wat Pa Adulyaram.
A group led by Pa Da blocked the temple entrance using concrete and pipes.
On August 18, 2026, land officials filed a report of false information.
Police identified 16 people and issued summons to 7, including Pa Da.
The court reached a decision regarding the land.
Police established a forward operations center at the temple for security.
Who & What's Involved
Wat Pa AdulyaramNational Office of BuddhismKhon Kaen Provincial PoliceMueang Khon Kaen District SanghaPolice Colonel Yotwat KaewsubthanyichPhra Khru Adul Sannithet
Topics
Criminal AssociationLand DisputeSection 112Temple SecurityMonastic Law
Locations
Wat Pa Adulyaram, Khon KaenMueang Khon Kaen District