Temple Warns of Land Transfer Scam Demanding Millions
The abbot of Wat Pa Adulyaram in Khon Kaen warned the public against scammers falsely claiming the temple needs millions of baht for a land transfer, urging anyone approached to report such demands to police immediately.
On August 16, Kritssakorn Sanitsaktdi, inspector of the National Buddhism Office, along with Netthitip Charoenjai, director of the Khon Kaen Provincial Buddhism Office, visited Phra Kru Adulya Sannithet, abbot of Wat Pa Adulyaram on Kalprathet Road in Kangsadal community, Khon Kaen Municipality. The meeting was held privately with only the temple's monks and national Buddhism office staff present, with no media or relatives allowed to attend.
The abbot expressed concern about fraudsters using the temple's land transfer case to solicit money from the public. He stated that the temple does not have donation boxes and only accepts contributions through bank QR codes. "Some people have told me that transferring the 21 acres from an individual to the temple's name requires millions of baht, which is completely false," the abbot said. "I have never authorized anyone to collect money on behalf of the temple for land transfer costs. If anyone approaches you demanding such payment, please report them to police immediately. The temple has no involvement in any money collection scheme."
The abbot confirmed that the temple will proceed with the land transfer through proper legal channels and court processes. He asked the public to be patient, as land transfers can take many years to complete, and urged people not to pressure government officials, as they are already working diligently on the matter.
