Young Businessman, Victim of Renowned Fortune Teller "Ommangkorn Kaekham," Requests Witness Protection Amid Intimidation Fears
A 30-year-old businessman defrauded by fortune teller "Ommangkorn Kaekham" has requested witness protection, citing fears of intimidation from the suspect's network of nearly 100,000 influential disciples across Thailand.
At 11:00 AM on May 8, 2025, at the Ministry of Justice on Chaengwattana Road in Bangkok, Ekaphop Luangprasert, founder of the "Sai Mai Tong Sai" Facebook page, brought a 30-year-old businessman (referred to as Mr. A) who was defrauded by the renowned fortune teller "Ommangkorn Kaekham" from Lamphun Province to file a request for witness protection. After filing a complaint with the Crime Suppression Division and with investigators expected to seek a court arrest warrant soon, the victim fears for his safety due to the fortune teller's extensive network of disciples across all professions including celebrities, actors, entertainers, military officials, and police officers. Officials from the Department of Rights and Liberties including Deputy Director Theeriyuth Kaewsing and Head of the Rights Protection Division Bunyapada Puengbun received the complaint.
Mr. A revealed that the fortune teller has nearly 100,000 disciples in a Facebook group, many of whom are influential figures including doctors, high-ranking civil servants, and entertainment personalities. When he visited the fortune teller, he had to provide his full name, phone number, and current address, causing concern about potential harassment or threats. Though no explicit threats have occurred yet, his elderly parents over 70 years old also live in the house, which deeply worries him.
Mr. A stated the news has significantly affected his mental state, causing him to cry at night and lose motivation. He even considered suicide but recalled a belief that such actions would result in karmic repetition for 500 lifetimes, which stopped him. He decided to come forward because he believes the fortune teller has used religious teachings as a cover and has likely victimized others multiple times—possibly 5 to 10 cases based on news reports. Regarding the fortune teller's claim of a smear campaign, Mr. A clarified he didn't know the fortune teller beforehand; his mother recommended seeking treatment after years of failed medical treatment for cluster headaches. He emphasized there's no reason two strangers would conspire to discredit someone. He urged full legal action, calling the fortune teller a social menace, and expressed hope he would be the last victim, wanting to prevent others from suffering similarly.
