Dhammakaya acting abbot turns in to police to face charges for aiding Dhammachayo

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Dhammakaya acting abbot turns in to police to face charges for aiding Dhammachayo

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The acting abbot of Wat Dhammakaya, Phra Vithespawanajarn, turned himself in to Klongluang police today to acknowledge charges against him,  mostly involving the controversial former abbot Phra Dhammachayo.

 

The acting abbot came with the temple’s lawyer and a number of monks after he was summoned by the police to hear charges which he has faced in 13 cases, two of which for violations of Article 157, and 189 in providing a hideout for Phra Dhammachayo.

 

Representative of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) was also present at the police station to observe the abbot’s surrender.

 

According to police procedures, Phra Vithespawanajarn will be escorted to the  Criminal Court for permission to detain him for questioning.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/dhammakaya-acting-abbot-turns-police-face-charges-aiding-dhammachayo/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-12-26

[TVGerry]

Ah the height of power here! Ignore police summons and warrants and then finally, send a flunky to turn himself in in one's place!

[worgeordie]

" providing a hideout for Phra Dhammachayo."

It's like the Wild west,bet he was not denied bail.

regards Worgeordie

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Dhammakaya acting abbot released

 

 

The acting abbot of Wat Dhammakaya Phra Vithespavanajarn was released Monday afternoon after he turned himself in to acknowledge charges related to 19 cases against him.

 

The acting abbot smiled but did not talk to reporters after he was released by police at Klong Luang district police office. He was welcomed by a group of followers who showed up at the police station to give him moral support.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/dhammakaya-acting-abbot-released/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-12-27

[colinneil]

Showed talked rubbish, then went home.

All those charges but not locked up why?

[BSJ]

Smug looking son of a gun ain't he.  I am guessing he knew what the outcome would be before he even stepped foot in the police station.

[brucec64]

The fact that the monk was given bail is not so important. Under the thai judicial system, criminal proceedings cant move forward until the defendant acknowledges the charges in person. Now the statute of limitations clock is stopped, and the court case can move forward, even if the defendant is not present.

That is why the big monk (and the red bull heir) wont show up for court.

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[harada]

3 hours ago, BSJ said:

Smug looking son of a gun ain't he.  I am guessing he knew what the outcome would be before he even stepped foot in the police station.

I've got a feeling that the smirk might be wiped off of their faces in the long run, I think that someone up high wants to put an end to this money making scam.

[TheFishman1]

Like a TV Soap got to live it so where the Head Monk now,will the police find him and arrest him stay tune in for the next episode Thailand Trying to Arrest Monk TIT

[elgordo38]

21 hours ago, webfact said:

Representative of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) was also present at the police station to observe the abbot’s surrender.

 

If you cannot fry the big fish find a smaller one to throw into the pan. Not as much sizzle but it may placate the masses to some extent. It will to some degree help to paper over your oh what is the word I am looking for help me out. 

[elgordo38]

I am sure he prayed all the way. Forgive them Budda for they know not what they do. In more ways than one. I guess the big fish sent in a proxy to test the waters. After a little talk they put the water board away and granted him bail. 

[siam2007]

20 hours ago, colinneil said:

Showed talked rubbish, then went home.

All those charges but not locked up why?

 

 

Because in this country even people sentenced to death can get bail easily, as we have seen last week

[kannot]

Buddhist  and  proud  of  it.................what  a  great religion