TV Station Director Files Police Report Against Renowned Amulet Collector for Defamation and Harassment

On May 7, 2025, at 9:30 AM, Pornthipa Supadtanakul, director of Fah Hai TV station and chairman of the Happiness Foundation (known as "Po Fa"), arrived at the central police investigation office with her lawyer, bringing evidence of threats and harassment she received from a well-known amulet collector's Facebook page to file charges.

Po Fa revealed that the page has engaged in derogatory and discriminatory behavior, leading others to believe she is a scammer. She distributes replica Somdet amulets to the public and temples throughout Thailand, totaling over 2,000 locations, which has caused significant disruption to the amulet trading community.

The Facebook page has repeatedly attacked her, posting threatening messages on her page suggesting they would kidnap her. She had already planned legal action but had not filed a report until recently, when she received LINE calls threatening to involve the DSI and special police units to arrest her. She decided to proceed with filing charges.

Charges filed include defamation through advertising, contempt, and violations of the Computer Crime Act for uploading false information, totaling three counts. She is seeking 200 million baht in damages, which she vows to donate to charity if she wins.

Po Fa also called for the DSI to investigate the page for falsely referencing government agencies. She believes the threats aim to prevent her from distributing amulets or discussing Somdet amulets. She emphasized that authentic amulets derive value from Buddhist merit, not price, and true amulets cost nothing. Her actions have disrupted the amulet market, making her a target for those invested in the trade. She denied capitalizing on current trending news and confirmed she is cooperating with investigators.