The test was based on a DNA sample taken from a cigar butt smoked by Mr Wirapol.
Saliva traces and epithelial cells deposited on the smoked cigar clearly showed that the DNA patterns of Mr Wirapol and the boy matched, Central Institute of Forensic Science director Anek Yomjinda said.
This proved the boy was the offspring of the former monk and the Si Sa Ket woman, with a 99.99% probability of paternity, Dr Anek said.
He said the DNA evidence could be used in criminal and civil proceedings against the high-flying suspect.
Mr Wirapol smoked the cigar and gave the butt to a disciple who asked if he could keep it as an amulet, he added.
Earlier, Mr Wirapol's brother, Suri Sukphol, claimed the boy was probably his son, claiming he was the one who had a sexual relationship with the girl, not the former monk who was then known as the charismatic Luang Pu Nen Kham.
He also claimed that he was the man in a picture showing a man, thought to be Mr Wirapol, sleeping with a woman.
“In verifying family relationships, children inherit half their DNA from each parent. These [paternity] testing results are very clear. Therefore there is no need to conduct a separate test on Mr Suri,” Dr Anek said.
Meanwhile, the disgraced monk's self-proclaimed lawyer, Sukij Poonsrikasem, said he had informed his client of the test results and he did not express any surprise about it.
He confirmed Mr Wirapol would surrender to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), but did not say when.
Mr Sukij said he would wait for an answer from Mr Wirapol until Friday ― the deadline he set for the former monk to turn himself in.
If Mr Wirapol postponed his surrender offer again, Mr Sukij said he would quit being his lawyer.
Mr Sukij said it should be noted that the evidence used in the DNA paternity testing was not obtained by investigators in charge of the case but was given by Songkran Atchariyasup, who spearheaded moves to uncover the fugitive monk.
Mr Songkran leads a Facebook network against alleged acts that destroy the nation, religion and the monarchy.
His network has petitioned the DSI and the Anti-Money Laundering Office to investigate Mr Wirapol for several alleged offences.
To avoid possible foul play, Mr Sukij said, he demanded the DSI call in Mr Songkran for questioning about the source of the evidence.
Mr Sukij said his client feared that DSI chief Tarit Pengdith would break his promise and not allow bail when he surrenders.
Mr Sukij said he would discuss with Mr Tarit the conditions for his client’s bail immediately he received confirmation from Mr Wirapol that he would surrender.
The wanted man is reported to be in Laos.
Mr Wirapol is wanted on an arrest warrant for sexual assault, but is also facing charges of violating the Computer Crimes Act and fraud.
On Aug 6, Mr Sukij, claiming to be his self-appointed lawyer, contacted the DSI and said that his client would return home on Aug 8 and turn himself in.
Mr Sukij, however, later said the disgraced monk decided to delay his surrender because he had been sick and did not have enough money for bail, which was set at two million baht by the authorities, according to Mr Sukij.
The defrocked monk, formerly known as Luang Pu Nen Kham Chattiko, founded and was the abbot of Khantitham forest monastery in Si Sa Ket's Kanthararom district. He left the country earlier this year, after exposure of his jet-setting life style, and has not returned since his alleged crimes were unearthed.
The test was based on a DNA sample taken from a cigar butt smoked by Mr Wirapol.
Saliva traces and epithelial cells deposited on the smoked cigar clearly showed that the DNA patterns of Mr Wirapol and the boy matched, Central Institute of Forensic Science director Anek Yomjinda said.
This proved the boy was the offspring of the former monk and the Si Sa Ket woman, with a 99.99% probability of paternity, Dr Anek said.
He said the DNA evidence could be used in criminal and civil proceedings against the high-flying suspect.
Mr Wirapol smoked the cigar and gave the butt to a disciple who asked if he could keep it as an amulet, he added.
Earlier, Mr Wirapol's brother, Suri Sukphol, claimed the boy was probably his son, claiming he was the one who had a sexual relationship with the girl, not the former monk who was then known as the charismatic Luang Pu Nen Kham.
He also claimed that he was the man in a picture showing a man, thought to be Mr Wirapol, sleeping with a woman.
“In verifying family relationships, children inherit half their DNA from each parent. These [paternity] testing results are very clear. Therefore there is no need to conduct a separate test on Mr Suri,” Dr Anek said.
Meanwhile, the disgraced monk's self-proclaimed lawyer, Sukij Poonsrikasem, said he had informed his client of the test results and he did not express any surprise about it.
He confirmed Mr Wirapol would surrender to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), but did not say when.
Mr Sukij said he would wait for an answer from Mr Wirapol until Friday ― the deadline he set for the former monk to turn himself in.
If Mr Wirapol postponed his surrender offer again, Mr Sukij said he would quit being his lawyer.
Mr Sukij said it should be noted that the evidence used in the DNA paternity testing was not obtained by investigators in charge of the case but was given by Songkran Atchariyasup, who spearheaded moves to uncover the fugitive monk.
Mr Songkran leads a Facebook network against alleged acts that destroy the nation, religion and the monarchy.
His network has petitioned the DSI and the Anti-Money Laundering Office to investigate Mr Wirapol for several alleged offences.
To avoid possible foul play, Mr Sukij said, he demanded the DSI call in Mr Songkran for questioning about the source of the evidence.
Mr Sukij said his client feared that DSI chief Tarit Pengdith would break his promise and not allow bail when he surrenders.
Mr Sukij said he would discuss with Mr Tarit the conditions for his client’s bail immediately he received confirmation from Mr Wirapol that he would surrender.
The wanted man is reported to be in Laos.
Mr Wirapol is wanted on an arrest warrant for sexual assault, but is also facing charges of violating the Computer Crimes Act and fraud.
On Aug 6, Mr Sukij, claiming to be his self-appointed lawyer, contacted the DSI and said that his client would return home on Aug 8 and turn himself in.
Mr Sukij, however, later said the disgraced monk decided to delay his surrender because he had been sick and did not have enough money for bail, which was set at two million baht by the authorities, according to Mr Sukij.
The defrocked monk, formerly known as Luang Pu Nen Kham Chattiko, founded and was the abbot of Khantitham forest monastery in Si Sa Ket's Kanthararom district. He left the country earlier this year, after exposure of his jet-setting life style, and has not returned since his alleged crimes were unearthed.
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