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Pathum Thani: A Wat Phra Dhammakaya spokesman has warned the situation will "get out of control" if authorities go ahead with a plan to raid the temple and arrest its former abbot who is wanted on money laundering and forest encroachment charges.
Ong-art Thamnitha, who represents Dhammakaya's disciples, said authorities have treated the temple and its former abbot unfairly, and there are signs violence will break out between state authorities and the institution of Buddhism.
He made the remarks at a media briefing at the temple in Pathum Thani's Khlong Luang district Sunday as police and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) prepare to meet again Monday to discuss a plan to arrest the embattled former abbot Phra Dhammajayo.
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Temple warns violence will flare in row
Raid will spark state and Buddhism divide
Ong-art Thamnitha, who represents Dhammakaya's disciples, said authorities have treated the temple and its former abbot unfairly, and there are signs violence will break out between state authorities and the institution of Buddhism.
He made the remarks at a media briefing at the temple in Pathum Thani's Khlong Luang district Sunday as police and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) prepare to meet again Monday to discuss a plan to arrest the embattled former abbot Phra Dhammajayo.
A spokesman for these disciples of sect leader Phra Dhammajayo says they will resist a rumoured military-police raid and, 'There will be deaths and injuries'. (Photo via Dhammakaya Foundation)
He claimed media reports have emerged that more than 3,000 officers from the DSI, the police force, and soldiers are prepared to raid the temple.
This shows that authorities will use force against the temple's disciples who are gathering for prayers and mediation at Wat Dhammakaya, out of concern for Phra Dhammajayo.
"The operation could cause many deaths and injuries, and would become a major scandal ruining the country's reputation," Mr Ong-art said.
Temple warns violence will flare in row
It will take a decade to recover from that.
Ong-art Thamnitha, who represents Dhammakaya's disciples, said authorities have treated the temple and its former abbot unfairly, and there are signs violence will break out between state authorities and the institution of Buddhism.
He made the remarks at a media briefing at the temple in Pathum Thani's Khlong Luang district Sunday as police and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) prepare to meet again Monday to discuss a plan to arrest the embattled former abbot Phra Dhammajayo.
News > Security
Temple warns violence will flare in row
Raid will spark state and Buddhism divide
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Ong-art Thamnitha, who represents Dhammakaya's disciples, said authorities have treated the temple and its former abbot unfairly, and there are signs violence will break out between state authorities and the institution of Buddhism.
He made the remarks at a media briefing at the temple in Pathum Thani's Khlong Luang district Sunday as police and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) prepare to meet again Monday to discuss a plan to arrest the embattled former abbot Phra Dhammajayo.
A spokesman for these disciples of sect leader Phra Dhammajayo says they will resist a rumoured military-police raid and, 'There will be deaths and injuries'. (Photo via Dhammakaya Foundation)
He claimed media reports have emerged that more than 3,000 officers from the DSI, the police force, and soldiers are prepared to raid the temple.
- Earlier report: Disciples block off local roads
This shows that authorities will use force against the temple's disciples who are gathering for prayers and mediation at Wat Dhammakaya, out of concern for Phra Dhammajayo.
"The operation could cause many deaths and injuries, and would become a major scandal ruining the country's reputation," Mr Ong-art said.
Temple warns violence will flare in row
It will take a decade to recover from that.
