A former abbot and an associate were remanded for 12 days over alleged embezzlement of over 100 million baht from Wat Phutthaisawan in Ayutthaya; bail was denied. Donations and amulet sale receipts were issued in the temple's name but never reached its accounts. Police advise donors to transfer only to bank accounts registered in the temple's name and linked to the Revenue Department's e-Donation system, and to avoid personal or foundation accounts even with an official-looking certificate. For a business, the practical lesson is to check payee account names and e-Donation linkage before paying any donation, sponsorship or temple-related amulet purchase.
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