He was accused of stealing donated gold when casting a golden hair relic (Phra Ket) for a Buddha statue at Wat Bun Chuen Choo in Pathum Thani, Thailand...The Golden Hair Relic ControversyThe Accusation: An initial X-ray at a gold shop suggested the Buddha's topknot (ushnisha) contained only 2% gold, sparking public outrage and a police complaint by the temple abbot.The Vocation: Chang Tong vehemently maintained his innocence and insisted the pure gold was safely encased deep inside the plaster.The Reveal: On May 4, 2026, in a dramatic public test, Chang Tong cut open the statue's topknot live on camera, revealing solid gold and clearing his name.