Woman Admits to Romance Scam, Can't Repay 500,000 Baht
A woman admitted to romance scamming a local administrator out of 500,000 baht after a two-month relationship, claiming the money was spent on living expenses; she later offered partial repayment but rejected further negotiation.
A woman known as 'Nong Nam' has admitted she misled a subdistrict administrator identified as 'Khun Tae' after a two-month acquaintance, convincing him to transfer approximately 500,000 baht in dowry and other payments. The woman later revealed she had been legally married to a naval officer just one month before meeting Khun Tae, though she claimed they had separated. When confronted on a local television programme about the missing funds, she stated she had spent the money on living expenses and purchases made during their relationship and insisted on repaying only half.
After the broadcast, Nong Nam agreed to repay 350,000 baht, with her parents initially offering 100,000 baht in cash plus gold when she failed to appear at a scheduled hotel meeting on August 19. Her parents requested three additional days to sell cattle and gather the remaining funds, citing their daughter's severe stress. Khun Tae rejected the offer and filed a police complaint. Nong Nam stated she does not know where to find the full amount, as the money has already been spent, and said Khun Tae is welcome to pursue legal action against her.
