Bangkok: "Pakorn" warns against violating rights by making accusations against Wat Chulamani, requesting to wait for police information as there is no evidence yet. Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilapraphan stressed the importance of patience and caution, urging people not to base their beliefs on hearsay or messages sent via LINE, and advising against dramatizing every issue.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pakorn addressed questions regarding the progress of the investigation into the former abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan Royal Temple, known as "former Luang Pho Atichot." He stated that matters related to the audit of temple accounts are being expedited continuously. When asked about rumors of new temples emerging, he mentioned that coordination with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) had not revealed any findings. Initial investigations into Wat Chulamani in Samut Songkhram province had also shown no results, and further information from the police is awaited.

Mr. Pakorn emphasized the importance of evidence before making accusations and highlighted the potential harm to Buddhism from baseless claims. He appealed to journalists to help protect Buddhism by not dramatizing issues and reminded everyone that each case depends on facts. "Let me tell you, accusing people is a violation of their rights. If you don't have sufficient evidence, don't accuse anyone. It's bad and it harms Buddhism," he stated.

He further elaborated on the need for systemic prevention of such issues, noting that the root cause is often greed. Mr. Pakorn proposed five measures for improvement, including monitoring temple accounts and maintaining monk registers. He acknowledged the longstanding nature of these problems and assured that efforts are being made to resolve them quickly, urging the public to avoid hasty accusations and respect others' rights.