Biography "Phra Sin Khit" Luangta Sintharap Jaranathammo A famous preacher who has lived through many experiences before turning to the spiritual path.
Regarding the case of Luangta Sintharap, also known as "Phra Sin Khit" who announced his renunciation and is preparing to lead more than 1,000 monks, nuns, and disciples practicing at Wat Pa Bon Nam Phra In in Sirindhorn District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, to evacuate after the Forest Protection and Fire Control Unit, or "Forest Tigers" task force, jointly inspected the temple area on 3 Apr 2026 GMT+7 following complaints about unauthorized construction at the temple's monk residence.
This issue became a trending topic online, with academics, influencers, singers, and actors expressing many opinions. Many wanted to know the background of "Phra Sin Khit."
Regarding the biography of "Phra Sin Khit" or Luangta Sintharap Jaranathammo, he is a well-known preacher with straightforward teachings and a large social media following. He has been involved in several online controversies in the past.
He became known when a nun-disciple presented him with a luxury BMW 7 Series in 2024 and disciples gifted him gold valued at 6.8 million baht on his 61st birthday, intended for appropriate use in various occasions.
Additionally, in September 2025, Luangta Sintharap announced a fundraising campaign that collected 15 million baht, which was donated to the military. Lieutenant General Nat Sri-in, Deputy Commander of the 2nd Army Region, accepted the funds to build a 14-kilometer border road at Chong An Ma in Ubon Ratchathani Province.
Before becoming "Phra Sin Khit"
In his childhood, Luangta Sintharap was born into a poor family and had little formal education. As a teenager, around ages 13–14, he worked as a water server in a gambling den and became involved with gangs at age 15, leading to imprisonment for about three years. After release, he had a brief five-month relationship with a younger woman and later married, having two children.
In 1999, he was first ordained alongside a nephew at Wat Pa Kung in Roi Et Province. After three months, his nephew disrobed, but he remained ordained. He was then appointed abbot at the abandoned Wat Pa Phu Than Nok in Mukdahan Province and later moved to reside in various temples. He remained ordained for eight years before disrobing in 2007 after being instructed by his teacher to disrobe and re-ordain.
After disrobing, he worked in sales and re-ordained in 2014 at a branch temple of Luang Pu Si with the district monk leader of Pho Chai District, Roi Et Province. He later decided to live independently in Ubon Ratchathani Province, adopting the name "Phra Sin Khit," living alone in a small shelter and practicing Anapanasati meditation for five years until discovered and shared on social media, gaining recognition.