Abbot Adul Returns to Temple After Hospital Visit
Wat Pa Adul Yaram's abbot returned to the temple after hospitalization for low blood pressure linked to dialysis and stress, reassuring supporters of his well-being and urging them not to blame the temple amid an ongoing land dispute.
Luang Pho Adul returned to Wat Pa Adul Yaram temple after an overnight hospital visit, remaining in good spirits and reassuring supporters not to worry. He says he is accustomed to the situation and it has caused no psychological distress, and he has appealed for people not to blame the temple.
On August 16, 2025, community members, devotees, and those aware of the temple's land dispute continued to visit and offer support to Phra Khru Adul Samnit, the temple's abbot, and the monastic community. The abbot was rushed to hospital in the early morning after experiencing weakness that resulted in low blood pressure, attributed to dialysis, insufficient rest, and stress from ongoing events. After hospital treatment, he returned to the temple as normal.
Devotees continued to bring alms, the four requisites, and morning meals to the abbot and monks, while others helped clean the temple grounds, including the preaching hall, monastic quarters, and central areas, to accommodate the steady stream of visitors. Police, military, and local officials maintained strict security around and inside the temple.
Abbot Phra Khru Adul Samnit explained that he went to the hospital because of low oxygen levels. After seeing a doctor and receiving oxygen, his condition improved, and he returned to the temple at 12:30 a.m. The doctor instructed him to return to Sri Nakharin Hospital if symptoms recur.
"My condition is not the fault of devotees or media visitors who have come in large numbers," the abbot said. "It is because today is my dialysis day. I used to have dialysis on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but I switched to Saturday, which takes about four hours. The body simply undergoes changes as a result. I ask devotees not to worry. The abbot is well and has grown accustomed to this—it has no psychological impact whatsoever."
Regarding donations, the abbot requested that supporters donate directly to the temple's bank account rather than through intermediaries. "The temple has no intermediaries and no donation box," he said. "Please donate only through the bank, as I am concerned that unethical people might exploit such channels. Those who wish to make merit should come and help directly."
The abbot appealed for peace among disputing parties: "Last night, one side may claim the other is already ill or not yet ill. I ask both sides not to blame the abbot and not to come insulting or criticizing the monks. If you want to do something, please help each other instead."
