At Saraburi Prison, close associates brought medicine to "Samichot" while both suspects are still undergoing quarantine. Their physical condition is normal but they feel slightly fatigued.
On 12 Sep 2026, following an investigation by the central police, Mr. Atichoti, also known as Thidchoti, the former abbot of Phutthaisawan Temple, and Ms. Punyavee, or Sika Ae, a close suspect, were presented to the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases Region 1 in Saraburi Province. The inquiry involved testimony and evidence collection related to the embezzlement and money laundering case involving temple funds with reported damages exceeding 92 million baht. After a two-hour hearing, the court denied bail. With no relatives requesting bail, the Saraburi Provincial Prison transport vehicle took both suspects to Saraburi Provincial Prison for initial detention, as previously reported.
The latest update on 12 Sep 2026: reporters visited Saraburi Provincial Prison to inquire about the conditions of Mr. Atichoti (Thidchoti) and Ms. Punyavee (Sika Ae) on their first day of detention. It was reported that both showed slight fatigue but had normal health. The prison follows standard procedures, placing both under 14-day quarantine with no visits allowed. Mr. Atichoti is quarantined in a shared cell with about 30 male inmates, while Ms. Punyavee is quarantined in a shared cell with three female inmates. Both are slightly fatigued and ate only a small amount of breakfast.
Yesterday evening (11 Sep), a man approximately 40 years old delivered medicine to Mr. Atichoti (Thidchoti). The type of medicine is unknown. The medical staff at Saraburi Provincial Prison received the medicine.