Yesterday, Luang Pu Nenkham Chattigo, the head abbot of Wat Pa Khanti Dhamma, canceled plans to attend a Buddhist ritual held at his temple from June 27 to 30.
The monk, who has faced vociferous complaints about his materialistic lifestyle, assigned his fellow, Luang Pu Khao, to attend the ceremony on his behalf. Luang Pu Khao told
Spring News that Luang Pu Nenkham planned to stay in France and had no date planned for his return to Thailand.
After a video caught Luang Pu Nenkham on a private jet, wearing Ray-Ban Aviators and sporting a Louis-Vuitton bag, allegations have come to light implicating him in a multitude of suspicious activities. The most recent controversy involves accusations that he illegally obtained the land on which his temple is built.
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Typical MO of rich and powerful Thais caught up in scandals - Run away and hide until it all blows over. Which it will invariably do.
To me this is as good as an admission of guilt. Not that that matters....