He described the temple's followers as having a belief or infatuation with Phra Dhammachayo, thinking him to be the highest person in the world and "even Buddha has to respect him". "Therefore they do not have to respect anybody else, not even people who are nationally respected," the former monk said. "They do not feel guilty or suspicious when they do something for him, like fake financial documents, because they believe that he is the highest person. They were taught and trust that he can do anything, even change wrong to right, so working for him is a precious duty.