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Thailand’s Abbot and Mistress Scandal | Thailand News
In Thailand, a scandal erupts as former abbot Atichot and his mistress Ae face jail time amid a sprawling financial probe involving over 700 million baht. Triggered by viral private videos—including one with an infamous orange table—the investigation zeroes in on nearly 500 million tied to Atichot and 215 million to Ae, plus 92 million allegedly stolen from temple funds meant for donations and sacred items. With backgrounds ranging from fortune-teller to cheerleader-turned-businesswoman, the pair denies all charges, but courts denied bail—keeping them locked up until September 23rd. Now, the…
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