PHETCHABUN: The abbot of a temple in Muang district of Phetchabun, who was seen in a video groping a young man's groin, has been arrested on a charge of indecent behaviour.
Phra Khru Wichian Panyaporn, known as Phra Pamitr, abbot of Wat Chom Sri in Muang district, was apprehended at a temple in Lop Sak district by police on Tuesday morning, a source said.
Phra Pramitr, 54, came under criticism from netizens after a short video circulated showing him hugging a young shop employee and touching his groin at a store on Sept 23.
On Sunday, about 100 upset local residents rallied at the temple and demanded the removal of the abbot. He was not there, and was said to have gone to Bangkok.
The shop employee, 23, filed a complaint with police accusing the senior monk of indecent assault.
