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Phuket coalition rallies against Jewish New Year event in Patong

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A coalition of local civic groups in Patong, Phuket, protested a Jewish New Year celebration at Chabad House, citing concerns over sensitive religious rituals, illegal tourist conduct, and cultural friction.
Around 200 demonstrators marched and delivered speeches, aiming to signal strong local discontent regarding foreign visitors who overstay, work unlawfully, and disregard local customs and regulations.
Despite prior discussions with police requesting route changes and speech restrictions, organizers proceeded with their original itinerary, while police maintained order near the Chabad House venue.

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Former abbot Atichot Thanprasert and his associate Punyavee Rungreung were arrested and held on remand for allegedly embezzling ฿92 million from Phutthaisawan Temple and money laundering.
Police raids uncovered vast wealth, including over ฿100 million in cash, substantial gold bullion, and ฿290 million in bank accounts linked to the former abbot and his associate.
The investigation revealed the temple's lucrative revenue stream from selling sacred amulets, with rare editions like the 'Nuer Duang' series fetching millions, highlighting a major source of unmonitored funds.
The scandal exposes critical systemic flaws in temple financial governance, including a lack of transparency, concentrated administrative power, and outdated donation tracking, prompting calls for urgent reforms.

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