Tone Bangkaew Lodges Complaint with Police Commander Seeking Justice, Claims Coercion from Big Turtle to Cancel Debt Contract
Amulet dealer Tone Bangkaew filed a police complaint alleging he was coerced into canceling a debt contract during unauthorized meetings with a deputy police commander in April. He claims unfavorable terms were imposed and his personal asse
On May 1, 2025, at the Royal Thai Police headquarters, Tonthong Sukkean, known as "Tone Bangkaew," a 43-year-old prominent amulet dealer, submitted a complaint to Police Commander General Kittipat Phandhepech. He alleges unfair treatment and requested an investigation into Deputy Police Commander Major General Charoenkiat Pankaew's conduct after being contacted by a third party to meet with the deputy commander without a formal summons, though he decided to attend based on trust.
The incident occurred on April 17, when Tone arrived at a meeting room where the creditor, lawyer, secretary, and a person claiming to be a prosecutor discussed his debt. During negotiations, he claims he was pressured to cancel the original promissory note and sign a new contract with unfavorable terms. Documents and photos of his personal assets, including vehicles and watches, as well as photos of his wife, were presented during discussions.
A second meeting was scheduled for April 24, which Tone's lawyer attended in his place to address the same issues: demands for immediate debt payment and cancellation of the original agreement.
Tone maintains that the original promissory note stipulated a five-year payment period until 2573 (2030) with real estate as collateral, drawn up by the creditor's law firm but later deemed illegal. He questions whether government officials can exercise authority over civil debt collection matters and expresses doubt about whether the person claiming to be a prosecutor was genuine. Tone demands a factual investigation, asserting that he deserves equal legal protection as a citizen. He stated he currently feels unsafe and anxious, experiencing fear that affects his normal daily life, prompting him to seek justice from the police commander.
