Wat Phrabat Namphu
| Wat Phrabat Namphu | |
|---|---|
วัดพระบาทน้ำพุ | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Wat Phrabat Namphu | |
Wat Phrabat Namphu (Thai: วัดพระบาทน้ำพุ) is a Buddhist temple in Lop Buri province, Thailand, founded in 1992.[1] The temple is known for its role as a hospice for HIV-positive patients.[2][3]
2025 financial scandal
At 1 AM on 26 August 2025, former Abbott Luang Phor Alongkot was arrested at Wat Phrabatnampu in Lop Buri province on charges of money laundering and fraud.[4][5]
Influencer Seksan Sapsubbsakul, also known as “Mor Bee", was questioned after revealing he had managed donation accounts at the temple.[6][7]
In September 2025, it was announced that approximately 200 HIV patients at the temple would be transferred to Thailand's public healthcare system following a decrease in donations in the aftermath of the scandal.[1]
References
- 1 2 Reporters, Online (2025-09-04). "HIV patients to be transferred from scandal-plagued Thai temple". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ↑ "Wat Phra Bat Namphu scandal: The claims shaking Thailand's 'Aids temple'". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ↑ "Thailand: Buddhist monk arrested for alleged embezzlement of temple funds". www.bbc.com. 2025-08-27. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ↑ Ngamkham, Wassayos (2025-08-26). "Former Aids hospice abbot arrested for alleged temple fund fraud". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ↑ Ngamkham, Wassayos (2025-09-03). "Police step up probe into HIV temple scandal". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ↑ Reporters, Online (2025-08-09). "'Ghostbuster' influencer questioned over temple fund misuse". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ↑ "Luang Phor Alongkot and close aide arrested". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 2025-09-05.