Contractor Sues School Over 57 Million Baht Construction Debt
A construction contractor has filed a police complaint against an international school for allegedly defaulting on a 57 million baht debt for building and equipment purchases, with the school stopping payments after contributing only 3 mill
Construction contractor Jennamon Rueangsuwan has filed a complaint with the police to accuse a well-known company and a board member identified as Ms. A of defaulting on a 57 million baht loan used for purchasing equipment and constructing an international school between October and November 2024.
On July 20, 2025, Jennamon explained that he was approached to build the international school and agreed to help because both his sons were students there. Confident in the school's management and stability, he decided to lend the school money for construction and equipment purchases totaling approximately 57 million baht.
"On July 7, 2024, I issued an invoice for 25,159,200 baht, but the school failed to pay," Jennamon said. "Later we signed a contract for an additional 32,126,717.78 baht, with the school agreeing to pay 500,000 baht monthly. The total debt is 57,285,917.78 baht. The school made partial payments of 3 million baht, but then sent a letter refusing to pay the July 15, 2025 installment. After that, I couldn't reach anyone at the school and got no response to any proposals."
The contractor is seeking compensation of up to 72 million baht, including unpaid work and lost business opportunities. However, he may be open to settling for the full 57 million baht to resolve the matter amicably without damaging the school's reputation among parents.
