Victims of 'Chang Neung Wan Jeep' Contractor Forced to Sleep in Garage After Selling Land for Home Construction, File Complaint with Anti-Corruption Bureau

Twenty victims of contractor 'Chang Neung Wan Jeep' filed complaints at the Central Investigation Bureau on May 13, 2026, after the contractor breached their construction contracts and caused losses totaling millions of baht. One victim, Mr. Moltian, explained that he contacted the contractor online to discuss and sign a contract for a single-story townhouse-style home with a 10-month construction timeline. However, after work began, the contractor only completed partial tasks like structural framing and roof installation, failing to finish according to the agreed plan. When victims tried to follow up, they were given excuses and repeatedly asked for additional payments before disappearing entirely.

Another victim, Ms. Naya, revealed that the contractor used a system of incremental payments disguised as material costs, labor fees, or equipment charges, claiming urgent necessity to convince victims to transfer additional funds continuously. Some victims lost between hundreds of thousands to millions of baht, while their homes showed minimal progress. Ms. Naya disclosed that she sold her land to build a home for her disabled father, transferring approximately 950,000 baht to the contractor only to receive an unfinished structure. She now lives in a garage with her father.

"I lost over 950,000 baht on construction but received only concrete footing and steel frames already rusting," Ms. Naya stated. "The abandoned structure flooded and caused additional damage to the family's original property."

Ms. Nalin mentioned that when they previously reported the case at Non Sung Police Station in Nakhon Ratchasima, the investigating officer classified it as a civil matter rather than a criminal case. They are now requesting the Anti-Corruption Bureau to handle it as a criminal offense. Notably, the contractor previously offered to complete one victim's house in Nakhon Ratchasima, but the victim refused due to lost trust.

Tragically, one victim named Uncle Lek, 59, took his own life after being deceived by the contractor. He left a final letter stating "I was foolish to be tricked," specifically naming the contractor.

Ms. Nalin also warned that the contractor continues operating the construction business through his Facebook page, potentially creating more victims. She urged relevant authorities to accelerate investigation to prevent further widespread damage.