Attempt to revoke Wirapol's passport
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said on Monday that his ministry is ready to revoke the passport of Wirapol Sukphol, better known as Luang Pu Nenkham, as soon as receiving an official request from the monastic authoriti
He said that it should not take a long time as Viraphol's scandal is in public interest.
However, on the possible request that the ministry seeks abolishment of visas extended to Viraphol, he said it is beyond the ministry's control. He advised related agencies file direct requests to respective embassies of the countries that issued Wirapol the visas.
It was reported that Viraphol is now in the United States.
He could face an extradition to face charges at home, chiefly for alleged money laundering and sex with the under-aged.
