Jet-setting Thai monk found to have bought 22 luxury cars

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LUANG PU NENKHAM
Jet-setting monk found to have bought 22 luxury cars
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- After discovering that Luang Pu Nenkham Chattigo, who also goes by the moniker Phra Weerapol Sukpol, spent Bt95 million to buy 22 Mercedes Benz cars, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will also investigate to see if the monk was part of a money-laundering racket.

DSI chief Tarit Pengdith said investigators had learned that between the years of 2008 and 2011, the monk had purchased 22 luxury cars in cash, of which 21 of them were in his own name. The 22nd car, worth Bt7.59 million, was bought under the name of his disciple Pansaeng Chumang.

The DSI yesterday also conducted a DNA test on an 11-year-old boy in Si Sa Ket, who is believed to be the monk's son. Luang Pu Nenkham allegedly had a sexual relationship with the young boy's mother when she was only 14. The result of the test should be ready in two days.

The DSI has also tried contacting the monk's parents for DNA samples, and said if they did not cooperate, the agency will seek help from court. A DSI senior official said the agency will ensure justice for all sides.

Tarit said that according to the Central Institute of Forensic Science, the photograph depicting Luang Pu Nenkham lying next to a person believed to be a woman, had not been doctored. However, the institute is unable to confirm the other person's sex.

Saying Wat Or Noi abbot Luang Pu Buddha Issara would submit "confidential" information about the monk to DSI today, Tarit warned the monk's followers not to tamper with evidence or threaten witnesses or they could be charged for obstructing the authority.

According to the website www.alittlebuddha.com, Luang Pu Nenkham and his three companions had left France for the United States yesterday. The Foreign Ministry also said yesterday that they had not been asked to help locate the monk.

National Buddhism Office chief Nopparat Benjawatananun said if the report was true, they could contact US authorities for the monk's extradition. The office is also working on revoking the monk's passport.


-- The Nation 2013-07-11

[NongKhaiKid]

A couple of contradictions I think, the National Buddhism Office is working to have his passport revoked but the Foreign Office hasn't been asked to help locate him which is an important point.

I would think Thailand might be in no rush to get him back as this could become an even bigger embarrassment especially if money laundering of the scale suggested is involved. Lots of big names involved ?

The country never seems too interested in getting certain fugitives back.

[jaltsc]

"The DSI yesterday also conducted a DNA test on an 11-year-old boy in Si Sa Ket, who is believed to be the monk's son. Luang Pu Nenkham allegedly had a sexual relationship with the young boy's mother when she was only 14. The result of the test should be ready in two days."

Typical of Thailand. We now have a monk who is a cheap knockoff of a Catholic Priest.

[noitom]

Revoking a passport doesn't require finding him. Just impound the cars and other hard assets. File charges and gather evidence. He's a money laundering fugitive. Thailand must go after him through international organizations.

[MaxLee]

BANGKOK: -- After discovering that Luang Pu Nenkham Chattigo, who also goes by the moniker Phra Weerapol Sukpol, spent Bt95 million to buy 22 Mercedes Benz cars, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will also investigate to see if the monk was part of a money-laundering racket.

Buddha bless this stinking dude to HELL,.... Where the hell did he get the money from???

[DiNiro]

A good journalist would be hunting the names of the persons making large donations to this Temple.

My guess.

Army / Police Generals, government workers and members of important families that can't be mentioned.

[Tatsujin]

Another fine, upstanding Thai citizen, a shining example to the whole world of "Thainess" and their (screwed up) perception of Buddhism.

I just hope he paid full price for all those cars, and didn't cheat the tax man or he'll be in BIG trouble

[Tatsujin]

A good journalist would be hunting the names of the persons making large donations to this Temple.

My guess.

Army / Police Generals, government workers and members of important families that can't be mentioned.

A good journalist in Thailand? Slim hope. My guess is that those large donations are from senior Politicians, Military/Police and Business people who need to launder their money.

We "might" get to hear the whole story but I doubt it, it will get brushed under the carpet most likely and forgotten about as they don't want to have to name those involved.

[DiNiro]

Have they discovered his brokerage account yet?

A quick check will show millions or billions flowing thru the account I predict.

[OzMick]

Revoking a passport doesn't require finding him. Just impound the cars and other hard assets. File charges and gather evidence. He's a money laundering fugitive. Thailand must go after him through international organizations.

But the National Buddhism Office doesn't cancel his passport, they have to apply to the Foreign Ministry.

There is another absconded criminal, and his passport was illegally issued, and look how long it is taking to have his passport revoked.

Edited July 11, 2013 by OzMick

[MaxLee]

A good journalist would be hunting the names of the persons making large donations to this Temple.

My guess.

Army / Police Generals, government workers and members of important families that can't be mentioned.

And why EXACTLY him, and no other monk? Ah,... maybe that dude's parents or family clan is of high status and kept a low profile to save THEIR face, to distract the public's attention away from the corruption SCAMS....

Ahhh, I get it now, this is just another diversion...

[guzzi850m2]

I find it very hilarious, a Thai monk spending nearly 100 mill baht on Mercedes Benz cars and have a house in California too .

Perhaps he likes surfing?

The DSI are stirring up a lot of shit, well done keep up the good work.

[technologybytes]

Hold on, lets try and establish that he's actually guilty of something first.

All we know at this stage is that he owns some nice cars and is ALLEGED to have fathered a son by a 14 year old girl.

For all we know the DNA result may come up negative and he may have a perfectly legitimate reason for having a car collection, after all they are all in his name.

[deecee10]

Revoking a passport doesn't require finding him. Just impound the cars and other hard assets. File charges and gather evidence. He's a money laundering fugitive. Thailand must go after him through international organizations.

But the National Buddhism Office doesn't cancel his passport, they have to apply to the Foreign Ministry.

There is another absconded criminal, and his passport was illegally issued, and look how long it is taking to have his passport revoked.

Perhaps they are referring to his passport to a higher place?

[unanimosity]

A couple of contradictions I think, the National Buddhism Office is working to have his passport revoked but the Foreign Office hasn't been asked to help locate him which is an important point.

I would think Thailand might be in no rush to get him back as this could become an even bigger embarrassment especially if money laundering of the scale suggested is involved. Lots of big names involved ?

The country never seems too interested in getting certain fugitives back.

"The country never seems too interested in getting certain fugitives back."

Is it part of the campaign to export Thainess to the world?"

[unanimosity]

Hold on, lets try and establish that he's actually guilty of something first.

All we know at this stage is that he owns some nice cars and is ALLEGED to have fathered a son by a 14 year old girl.

For all we know the DNA result may come up negative and he may have a perfectly legitimate reason for having a car collection, after all they are all in his name.

That's right, why begrudge a monk collecting cars? Surely he has established a rental fleet of Mercs to raise revenues for his temple.

[ezzra]

BANGKOK: -- After discovering that Luang Pu Nenkham Chattigo, who also goes by the moniker Phra Weerapol Sukpol, spent Bt95 million to buy 22 Mercedes Benz cars, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will also investigate to see if the monk was part of a money-laundering racket.

Buddha bless this stinking dude to HELL,.... Where the hell did he get the money from???

Rice pledging scam pilferage ? losses of 300 billions comes to mined, and he's/was the bag man

[nachiket]

Jet-setting monk found to have bought 22 luxury cars

A Rolls Royce for every day of the year – Osho

Far behind than an Indian monk (late) OSHO who had an ownership of 93 Rolls Royces.

Edited July 11, 2013 by nachiket

[unanimosity]

Revoking a passport doesn't require finding him. Just impound the cars and other hard assets. File charges and gather evidence. He's a money laundering fugitive. Thailand must go after him through international organizations.

But the National Buddhism Office doesn't cancel his passport, they have to apply to the Foreign Ministry.

There is another absconded criminal, and his passport was illegally issued, and look how long it is taking to have his passport revoked.

How emotional. If he has a passport issued by the government how can it be illegal? Well, there you go, it's because you said so.

[FLHR]

Did he get the first time car buying credit? Maybe monks are entitled to 22 of those. I'm sure they're much less of a credit liability than your average citizen here.

[OzMick]

Revoking a passport doesn't require finding him. Just impound the cars and other hard assets. File charges and gather evidence. He's a money laundering fugitive. Thailand must go after him through international organizations.

But the National Buddhism Office doesn't cancel his passport, they have to apply to the Foreign Ministry.

There is another absconded criminal, and his passport was illegally issued, and look how long it is taking to have his passport revoked.

Perhaps they are referring to his passport to a higher place?

You've got the wrong religion.

[unanimosity]

"The DSI yesterday also conducted a DNA test on an 11-year-old boy in Si Sa Ket, who is believed to be the monk's son. Luang Pu Nenkham allegedly had a sexual relationship with the young boy's mother when she was only 14. The result of the test should be ready in two days."

Typical of Thailand. We now have a monk who is a cheap knockoff of a Catholic Priest.

The Catholic Priests have a stronger union.

[OzMick]

Revoking a passport doesn't require finding him. Just impound the cars and other hard assets. File charges and gather evidence. He's a money laundering fugitive. Thailand must go after him through international organizations.

But the National Buddhism Office doesn't cancel his passport, they have to apply to the Foreign Ministry.

There is another absconded criminal, and his passport was illegally issued, and look how long it is taking to have his passport revoked.

How emotional. If he has a passport issued by the government how can it be illegal? Well, there you go, it's because you said so.

Me, and the Ombudsman - remember him, the Constitutionally appointed guy to check on government misbehaviour?

[DocN]

Thainess, where ever you look!

[GentlemanJim]

National Buddhism Office chief Nopparat Benjawatananun said if the report was true, they could contact US authorities for the monk's extradition. The office is also working on revoking the monk's passport.

Well apart from the fact that only the courts can seek extradition, I am sure that once again with this 'timely' release of information to the media, the Monk concerned will be legging it out of the US today to a place where statutory rape of a 14 year old is no big thing. Seems he is perfectly suited to being the spiritual guide to our man in Dubai.

[HoudiniXLogic]

Well at least the Bangkok Post link also gave an address to his [The Monk's] residence in Lake Elsinore, California by Ortega highway. I mean, every time I see that a Thai person has brought property in the US just pisses me off even more. Thai's can buy houses and property in the US but the US Citizen cannot buy property in Thailand. Nationalism can give me a poolside fellatio for all I care.

[BrooklynNY]

The reason why this fake monk Ai Kum is still free like a bird, Bribery.

I do not know how to attach image files, please go see the pictures in this link, scroll down almost to the bottom which you'll see the pictures.

http://pantip.com/topic/30692432

[lemonjelly]

No doubt his devout followers would be aghast at the idea of a farang with a tattoo of buddha ……

[johnlandy]

A couple of contradictions I think, the National Buddhism Office is working to have his passport revoked but the Foreign Office hasn't been asked to help locate him which is an important point.

I would think Thailand might be in no rush to get him back as this could become an even bigger embarrassment especially if money laundering of the scale suggested is involved. Lots of big names involved ?

The country never seems too interested in getting certain fugitives back.

It's a wonder they do all not suffocate 'with their heads in the sand' as that is where they spend most of their time.

Edited July 11, 2013 by johnlandy

[aechzen]

hahahahha again , i like thailand very much