"Uncle Waen Thanos" brought documents to file a complaint at Khon Kaen City Police Station, claiming four documents of Wat Pa Adun Yaram are illegal. He questioned the abbot appointment letter dated 1992 but the temple was declared established in 1998, emphasizing the need for society to verify the facts and that he does not intend to cause trouble for anyone.
A reporter reported that at 14:00 on 18 September 2026, Mr. Woradet Chaidejboonchu, 68, known as “Uncle Waen Thanos” and a former civil servant, spoke to reporters after arriving with Aunt Da and heirs of Mr. Hiang Phimsri to meet investigators at Khon Kaen City Police Station regarding the closure of Wat Pa Adun Yaram amid a land dispute. Uncle Waen submitted documents and evidence to file a police report today, with Sub-Lieutenant Pathanin Phetthakua, deputy investigation officer, accepting the report as evidence.
The complaint documents state that Mr. Woradet met police at 10:17 and printed the documents at 10:19, claiming that Wat Pa Adun Yaram has four illegal documents: the abbot appointment letter from 1992, the abbot's ecclesiastical rank promotion to Phra Kru in 2019, the temple establishment announcement in 1998, and the temple layout with 12 structures from 1998.
Mr. Woradet pointed out that these documents show the abbot was appointed before the temple was officially established and that the abbot used his position to request a rank promotion to Phra Kru. He also claimed that the temple layout listing 12 structures does not match the actual site, raising doubts about whether this information was submitted to the Sangha Supreme Council for the temple's approval. All these allegations come from the complainant and require verification through proper channels.
During the interview, Mr. Woradet also spoke about the amulet and ring he wears, saying, "The amulet I wear is fine." He shared that he used to talk in his sleep, but having something to hold onto keeps him thinking and acting properly and being careful with his words because he believes one should do things correctly. He emphasized, "If it’s not right, I wouldn’t say it. Why would I? I’m the one suffering."
Mr. Woradet said if documents claim it’s a temple but the actual structures do not match the layout, questions must be asked. He insisted he does not want to cause problems for anyone, just to correct inaccuracies. Regarding his collection of sacred objects at home, he said his two-story house holds many amulets, none considered 'above fate' but 'above people.' He believes these items give him confidence and peace of mind and are well-liked by others.
Additionally, Mr. Woradet affirmed, "I don’t care what anyone does; if it’s right, that’s the end of it." He reiterated he does not want conflict with anyone, only that society should recognize and correct what is wrong.
On the matter that the revered monk does not want to press charges or send a lawyer to file a complaint, Mr. Woradet said he does not feel reassured because he has already filed a complaint. If the other party does so as well, he is ready to contest the case and questioned where in his statements there was defamation. He said he only stated that the abbot appointment in 1992 while the temple was established in 1998 is unlawful, adding, "That’s all I said. Where is the defamation?"
Mr. Woradet also noted that if the recorded statements are transcribed, they can be read line by line. He claimed he already informed his lawyer and warned that if the lawyer’s accusations are untrue, the lawyer could be at fault. He insisted he is not afraid of being sued and has no plans to apologize or settle because he feels discussions have not yet reached understanding.