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Temple spokesman urges police to withdraw complaint

ONGART THAMNITA, the spokesman for followers of Dhammakaya Temple, yesterday urged the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to withdraw its police complaint against him and other temple adherents rather than “impose fear upon people”.

In the announcement via Facebook Live, Ongart said he had not intended to make public statements that incited disaffection in a manner likely to cause a disturbance, as specified by Section 116. He added that he was ready to prove his innocence in the judicial process.

Ongart said his statement on Sunday, which precipitated the DSI complaint, simply conveyed facts to the media and stated principles to enable authorities to understand how temple supporters thought and felt so they could resolve the problem peacefully.

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DSI vs Dhammachayo: A summary so far

Tensions are rising between the DSI (Department of Special Investigation) and Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple. They may enter the temple to search for Phra Dhammachayo any day now.