The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) Secretary-General revealed that the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is preparing to send the "Tid Choti case" to AMLO for investigation of financial trails. He noted that money laundering charges have already been filed, but it is still unclear whether there is any connection to gray-area funding. Further investigation is pending.
On 11 Sep 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Thepsu Bawornchotidara, Secretary-General of the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), spoke about the financial investigation of Tid Choti, the former abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan. He said AMLO has been coordinating continuously with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and will coordinate to receive the case file from CIB soon.
Regarding whether donations from the public can be directly examined, Mr. Thepsu said that everything must be checked, as the funds came through both personal accounts and foundations.
When asked if the case involves money laundering, Mr. Thepsu confirmed that charges are already in place. He emphasized that AMLO and CIB are working closely together to verify whether the acquired assets are related to illegal acts. Both agencies must collaborate extensively.
As for assets under investigation valued in the hundreds of millions, whether they could be considered gray-area funds, Mr. Thepsu said it is not possible to determine this yet and that much more investigation is needed. He reiterated that the examination will not take long, and AMLO has participated in on-site raids.