A captivating drama is unfolding in the serene northern province of Phrae, where a family has lodged a legal battle against a woman they accuse of defrauding them out of a staggering 9 million baht. The woman, known only by the delicate name of Nam Phueng, allegedly assured the family she could secure a shimmering future for their two pre-teen daughters in the dazzling world of TV commercials. Nam Phueng specifically promised a role for the girls alongside none other than K-pop sensation Lisa Manobal.
According to the father—who remains unnamed—this colossal fraud was masked as a legitimate business dealing. The money allegedly served as securities for no less than 30 working contracts, including the highly-anticipated commercial with the starlet Lisa. The daughters, aged 11 and 12, ignited their brief journey to stardom by appearing in a yoghurt commercial, earning a modest 19,000 baht through Ms. Nam Phueng’s efforts.
Seduced by the seductive prospect of more lucrative opportunities, the family transferred money to Ms. Nam Phueng on an astonishing 42 occasions. The total amount transferred crescendoed to an eye-watering 8.7 million baht. With each transaction, hopes glittered brighter—until the promised work with Lisa was repeatedly postponed, thereby casting a shadow of doubt.
Realization dawned on the father that this may all be an elaborate scam, prompting him to take action and notify the authorities. Ms. Nam Phueng had allegedly informed him that she would commence the repayment process starting the very next day. However, as the hours wore on, not a single baht had been returned.
Faced with the grim possibility of losing their hard-earned money, the father sought solace and assistance from Ekapop Luengprasert, the man behind the well-known Sai Mai Tong Rod Facebook page. This page serves as a beacon for those ensnared in the thorny tendrils of fraud and criminal schemes.
Mr. Ekapop, deeply moved by the family’s plight, has pledged to aid in the quest for justice. He plans to assist the father in filing a comprehensive complaint with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau. His concern stems from the uneasy discovery that Ms. Nam Phueng continues her supposed modeling agency activities unabashedly, recruiting new hopefuls through her Facebook page.
The community watches in anticipation as this enthralling narrative unfolds, hoping for a resolution that delivers both justice and a stern warning to those who dare exploit dreams for deceitful gains. As this case captivates public attention, it also raises a critical caution for all aspiring talents and their families, urging vigilance in the pursuit of stardom.
This is so heartbreaking! I can’t believe people can be so cruel to exploit a family’s dreams like this.
It’s hard to feel too bad though. Who hands over millions without verifying credentials?
That’s a good point, Mike, but sometimes desperation clouds judgment. Especially when their kids’ futures are at stake.
Exactly, Sarah. When it comes to your children, people will do anything.
Sound like parents were just chasing fame at any cost. It’s a bit of both—Naive and greedy.
Outrageous! I hope Nam Phueng gets the full weight of the law. This is pure theft disguised as business.
Yeah, but legal systems often let these fraudsters off with a slap on the wrist. Not holding my breath.
True, but highlighting cases like this might push for stricter penalties.
Fraud cases like these can be really tricky to prosecute. She asked for money under false pretenses, but proving intent is difficult.
Goes to show how desperate people are for fame. They threw good money after bad on empty promises.
It’s not about fame for everyone. Some parents want to give their children opportunities they never had. It’s a form of love.
It still doesn’t justify being reckless with large amounts of money. Love should also come with responsibility.
Why not just invest in proper education instead of chasing dubious TV gigs? Sounds like bad parenting to me.
Nam Phueng should be ashamed of herself. How can she sleep at night after ruining these kids’ futures?
Greed does that to people. She probably justifies it to herself somehow.
This story makes me sick! People like Nam Phueng should be blacklisted forever in the industry.
That’s if the industry even cares. They’re often complicit in allowing these scams to flourish.
Such a shame. This sets a bad example for other families looking to enter the entertainment field.
Why is Lisa Manobal even associated with such shady dealings?
Lisa probably doesn’t even know this happened. Her name is just being used as bait.
That’s worrying. Makes you wonder how many other scams are running with celeb names.
Celebrities have to be very careful about who they associate with. Sometimes their names are used without their consent.
Props to Ekapop for stepping in to help! More people like him are needed to expose these frauds.
Let’s see if he actually makes a difference or it’s just for show.
I’ve heard of this happening before on smaller scales. Sad to see so many fall victim.
Scams targeting hopefuls in the entertainment industry have been around forever. It’s a systemic issue.
How did the father not see the signs after the first few million went missing? No one is that naive.
People need to be more skeptical. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
This could have been avoided if they had done even a bit of research. Always know who you are dealing with.
Makes me sad that Lisa’s name is involved in this mess. She would never stand for it.
Are there no regulatory bodies for these kinds of modeling and TV agencies? Feels like anyone can scam people.
There are regulations, but enforcement is lax. Agencies often operate in grey areas.
Well, time for stricter enforcement then. This isn’t just about money, it’s about people’s lives.
I actually almost fell for a similar scheme once. Awareness is key. Educate yourself!
Poor kids. I hope they aren’t too disillusioned by this ordeal.