Imagine finding love on a dating app, falling head over heels, and planning a life filled with shared dreams, only to watch your dreams vanish like mist in the morning sun. This is exactly what happened to Suthasinee, a 52-year-old pomelo vendor who became entangled in a web of deceit spun by a slick-talking charm caster named Paramee. Their story is a cautionary tale, a reminder that not everything that glitters is gold.
Suthasinee, known in her community for selling juicy pomelos, fresh coconuts, and refreshing drinks, met Paramee online. Sparks flew, hearts connected, and soon they were discussing wedding bells. Paramee swept her off her feet with promises of a future brightened by his business acumen and high-powered connections. To her delight, he proposed a wedding, requesting her to assemble her family to celebrate an auspicious date. Little did Suthasinee know, this romantic tale would soon unravel into a financial nightmare.
The first sign of trouble came when Paramee weaved an intricate story about financial entanglements with a celebrity named Pimrypie, claiming tax woes and frozen accounts. He sweet-talked his way into Suthasinee’s wallet, asking for a loan of 30,000 baht (approximately US$925), assuring her it was just a temporary fix to be repaid within days. Trustingly, she obliged, but the repayment never came. Days turned into months, months into a year, and Suthasinee was still waiting.
The couple’s fairy tale took a further sour turn when Paramee whisked her away to his supposed mother’s home in the tranquil province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Here, he insisted she dig deeper into her pockets, borrowing money purportedly for investment opportunities on the idyllic island of Koh Samui. Suthasinee was led to believe that her good credit was a golden ticket to their shared success. But as one might expect from this tale of deception, the investments fizzled, leaving a trail of debt. He even introduced her to grand business ideas—selling coconuts, producing coconut milk, dabbling in vegetable oil and honey—each venture tantalizing but yielding nothing but heartbreak and empty coffers.
With every passing day, it became painfully clear that Paramee was a master of illusions. His promises to repay the 300,000 baht (nearly US$9,225) debt vanished into thin air, and Suthasinee found herself embroiled in arguments that revolved solely around his excuses and her dwindling finances. The reality struck hard when she discovered Paramee had been weaving a fraudulent tapestry long before her, scamming another victim out of a staggering 10 million baht (US$307,470) through fanciful honey scams.
The plot thickened when Paramee disappeared after a purported trip to Chiang Mai, leaving behind Suthasinee’s shattered trust and unpaid rent stacking like a house of cards. As if the betrayal wasn’t deep enough, she uncovered he was now wooing a friend of hers, a nurse, borrowing with the same lazy charm he once used on her. A search through his belongings revealed the ultimate betrayal—three arrest warrants for fraud and embezzlement.
Suthasinee was left grappling with how to untangle herself from this mess. Attempting to divorce Paramee was a bureaucratic nightmare, as officials demanded she adopt his surname first—a bitter pill to swallow. Feeling she might be running in circles, she took her plight to the police in Bang Khonthi, only to find little progress. Local authorities advised her to return to her fruit stall, urging her to seek media intervention in hopes of expediting her legal battle and bringing Paramee to justice.
Despite her broken heart and emptied bank accounts, Suthasinee’s spirit remains unbowed. She advocates loudly, seeking to prevent others from being ensnared in Paramee’s deceitful charms. Her story serves as both a warning and a beacon of hope for those lost in similar narratives, reminding us all that while some love stories end in tears, the quest for justice is worth every battle.
This is such a heartbreaking story! How can people be so cruel? It’s unreal that someone can prey on another’s vulnerability like this.
Absolutely, but at the same time, we need to be careful who we trust. Maybe this serves as a lesson to be more cautious with online relationships.
But it’s so sad that we have to be so mistrustful all the time. Love should be about trust and care, not about fear of deceit.
I agree, Sue. Nobody should feel guilty for trying to find love. It’s just terrible how some people exploit that.
It’s easy to say be careful, but when you’re in love, sometimes it’s hard to see the red flags.
People have been tricking others in love since forever. It’s no wonder why, in some places, families used to help vet the partners.
Suthasinee’s story is so sad but familiar in today’s world. We need better protections and more awareness for online dating scams.
She should have realized once money came into question. It’s like the oldest trick in the book!
True, but love makes us vulnerable. Judging someone in her situation might be harsher than we’d think.
You’re right, Hannah. Love does blind us, and it’s sad she learned this through such a painful way.
Maybe Suthasinee should have done a background check before lending money. It’s pretty common nowadays.
But how many of us would actually think to do that in the excitement of a new relationship? It feels invasive.
True! But after hearing so many stories like this, it might just be a necessary evil.
It’s frustrating that the police aren’t doing more to help her. Justice seems slow when it’s needed the most.
This guy Paramee sounds like a professional scam artist. It’s amazing how they can get away with this so many times before someone stops them!
Artistry indeed! And unfortunately very effective on those with open hearts and pockets.
Her story is a powerful reminder that while love can enrich our lives, it’s essential to keep both eyes open.
Part of me wonders how people like him sleep at night. Where do they lose their conscience?
The real question is how do we provide better support and recovery for victims of scams like this?
We could start by making such scams more legally accountable. Raised penalties might deter future fraudsters.
Exactly! We need to advocate for harsher punishments and more legal recourse for victims.
This story’s not just about a scam, it’s about human nature. Vulnerability can lead to such heartbreak.
Beyond protecting ourselves, we should teach empathy and integrity from a young age too.
While we focus on protecting old people from such scams, the younger population needs the same awareness.
It’s an all-ages issue for sure. Digital literacy should cover understanding scams too.
Honestly, though, why would you trust someone with that much money? Common sense seems to be missing.