Atichot Tanprasert
ThailandpoliticianMale4.3Global Dominance: 0.01%Atichot Tanprasert, formerly known as Phra Atichot Thammawaro, is a former abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand. He recently made headlines after being accused of embezzling funds from the temple but denied the charges, admitting only to engaging in illicit activities that were captured in video footage. Authorities conducted a raid on his residence, seizing assets and cash worth over 143 million baht, including gold and land titles.
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Atichot Tanprasert, also known as 'Sami Choti', is a former monk involved in the asset seizure case.
“บิ๊กต่อ” เผยยึดทรัพย์ “สมีโชติ” ยอดรวมกว่า 300 ล้าน ยังไม่มีหมายเรียกเซียนพระ-บุคคลอื่นThailand· 2026-09-15
Atichot Tanprasert was received into the Saraburi prison and showed slight anxiety but was able to eat and sleep normally.
นอนคุกคืนแรก “สมีโชติ-สีกาเอ๋” กินได้ นอนหลับปกติ มีความวิตกกังวลเล็กน้อยThailand· 2026-09-12
Atichot Tanprasert, a former abbot, is involved in a case of embezzlement from a temple.
“ทิดโชติ-สีกาเอ๋” ปฏิเสธยักยอกเงินวัด รับแค่เสพเมถุน ค้นกุฏิยึดทรัพย์สินกว่า 143 ล้านThailand· 2026-09-11