He was speaking at a media briefing also attended by Luang Phi Namfon. According to the lawyer, the used engine of the Jaguar and additional parts were shipped to Luang Phi Namfon in Thailand on Oct 28 the same year. (Photo by Tawatchai Kemgumnerd)A lawyer for Wat Pailom insists the classic Panther car belonging to the temple's abbot, Phra Kru Palad Sitthiwat, was legally imported from the US. Supapattarapoj Nitisathorn, the lawyer, said yesterday the vintage car was given to the abbot, also known as Luang Phi Namfon, by Somchet Khemmathat, a follower, as an exhibit for the temple to encourage more visitors. Phra Kru Palad Sitthiwat, known as Luang Phi Namfon, the abbot of Wat Pailom, shows papers for the amphibious WaterCar Panther at his wat, the latest vehicle embroiled in Buddhist controversy.

Source: Bangkok Post July 27, 2016 01:18 UTC