Buddhist monk Semeechoti, or Thid Choti, former abbot of Phutthaisawan Temple in Ayutthaya, and “Si Ka Ae”,a close female associate, were implicated in embezzling temple funds and engaging in illicit relations with a woman, turning this into a widely followed and heavily debated issue nationwide.
Recently, Tac Pharanyu called into the show "Hon Krasae" where host Pee Noom Kanchai asked about Tac's post stating that since Luang Pu Whon's passing, he has never set foot in the temple again. Tac explained,
“The reason I haven't gone back is because there is factional division. This has been going on for a long time—there is the side of Luang Pu Whon and the side of our Pee Choti. On my Luang Pu's side, he focused on development and helping others, while the other side is as you see—monks involved in superstition and money matters. After Luang Pu Whon passed away, I just stopped going there altogether.”
When asked about the behaviors he encountered, Tac said, “To be honest, on the other side, I want people to investigate their cronies—various underlings, the temple kids who act arrogantly and pose aggressively. There's even signage warning about aggressive dogs in the temple—over ten dogs, some of the Bangkaew breed. Anyone who goes in risks being bitten. It's like a mafia in there. People in Ayutthaya know this and avoid the place. This is what I can say for now, but it's deeper than that. At night, there are vans shuttling people around.”
Additionally, Tac Pharanyu posted a message to the people at the temple saying,
“Choti is gone, but those subordinates and henchmen still at the temple act arrogantly.” He added in comments, “They're really bad, no one controls them now...” and “They like to let their dogs loose to bite everyone.”
Many followers commented extensively, including remarks like: “Oh no, it’s not over yet, meaning...,” “Want to be attentive, tell me more please, haha,” “Very true. Before meeting the abbot, prepare 12 baht,” “Tac is speaking the truth... entering felt like being in some Japanese gang hideout,” “It's real. I went once and didn’t know why, but the temple felt beautiful yet strange. There was a group of men who looked like gangsters standing in front of the monks’ quarters, and only people dressed richly went inside. Signs said no entry without appointment, which was puzzling. The temple's ancient sites differ from others—beautiful but very dirty, neglected, quiet, and few visitors except at the abbot’s quarters,” “True, I just went recently,” “Agree, I felt the same on one visit,” and so forth.
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