An elderly Thai monk suffered several seizures and passed away shortly after being scammed out of 5,000 baht at his temple in Nonthaburi province in central Thailand.
Yesterday, 35 year old Preecha Saeng-on, an official from Wat Pak Nam temple in Nonthaburi province, informed the media that 91 year old Pra Chuen Seesuay – aka Luang Ta – suffered several seizures and ultimately “died from stress” shortly after falling victim to a scam.
CCTV footage captured yesterday morning pictures a man wearing a helmet riding a green motorbike riding into the grounds of Wat Pak Nam temple.
The assailant knocked on the door of Luang Ta’s quarters, who came outside. The pair can be seen exchanging money before the man rides off again.
Luang Ta explained to the other monks that he was tricked. The man asked Luang Ta whether he could exchange some money, so he agreed.
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