Popular Post ExpatLife Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) Sorry if this is the wrong forum, but I ended a 4yr relationship a few weeks back. The house we rented is in her name but my clothes, imac camera etc are there. She wants a huge amount of money to get it back go me... So yesterday I called the police to the house and he said theres not much that can be done as the house is her name! So today Im going to the actual police station with a thai friend to see what I can do; my ex has ALL of my stuff. What is the best way to move forward here?? Edited September 27, 2019 by ExpatLife 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SteveK Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 Have you got enough money to just walk away and leave the stuff? 11 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 Apparently the police can be made to do their job if you pay them.... 15 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jastheace Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 move forward, that's it take a trip up/ down country for stress relief, 10 min stop off at big c for some new clobber, enjoy !!! 90% of us been there, done that, moved on so move on 9 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post amykat Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 Go back and start sleeping there. Who said you moved out? Then when she is not expecting it, get your things and leave. 17 1 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Puchaiyank Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 You have your passport? You have your bank book? Move on... ???? 10 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jastheace Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Puchaiyank said: You have your passport? You have your bank book? Move on... ???? and pronto, don't wait for the dust to settle 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JaiLai Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 Hilarious, everyone mentioned running away - why? The 2 items he mentions, iMac and camera are expensive items. why not just go round and take it, i assume you have your own set of keys? Pay a cop 1000 baht to come with you if you must. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kadilo Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 Anything you attempt will result in more grief for you than a few material goods are worth. Just let it go. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatLife Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, amykat said: Go back and start sleeping there. Who said you moved out? Then when she is not expecting it, get your things and leave. I dpn't have a key, the police said I try to return yesterday they's arrest me.. I speak thai btw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatLife Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 12 minutes ago, Puchaiyank said: You have your passport? You have your bank book? Move on... ???? I have my passport but my bankbook is in the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatLife Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, Kadilo said: Anything you attempt will result in more grief for you than a few material goods are worth. Just let it go. I really need the iMac as it has so many contacts and work related stuff on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kadilo Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 minute ago, ExpatLife said: I really need the iMac as it has so many contacts and work related stuff on She’s probably already sold it 2 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatLife Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, JaiLai said: Hilarious, everyone mentioned running away - why? The 2 items he mentions, iMac and camera are expensive items. why not just go round and take it, i assume you have your own set of keys? Pay a cop 1000 baht to come with you if you must. Yeah about 100kbaht in total for those 2 items alone. The police officer that was called to the house yesterday said she must have the key... so i dont have one no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatLife Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Kadilo said: She’s probably already sold it No she hasn't, shes holding it randsome as she wants 80k from me today lol.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jastheace Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 tonite, suck it up , as best you can, but the 'MOVE ON ' advice is there, learn today, tomorrow or in 10 years, good luck. never keep important things on one device. we have a cloud now u know, no excuse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatLife Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 13 minutes ago, Kadilo said: Anything you attempt will result in more grief for you than a few material goods are worth. Just let it go. I'm going to the police station in an hour with a thai friend, see if I can get my stuff that way 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadilo Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, ExpatLife said: No she hasn't, shes holding it randsome as she wants 80k from me today lol.. Good luck mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post amykat Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 I can’t believe they wouldn’t let you get your clothes? Yes, you can’t break in. How did it come about that you left with nothing and no key? You could record her threats and then report her for extortion. Or get a lawyer to negotiate to give you the things or get reported. You can’t steal someone’s things and threaten to sell them back because you are angry. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiLai Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, ExpatLife said: Yeah about 100kbaht in total for those 2 items alone. The police officer that was called to the house yesterday said she must have the key... so i dont have one no Just camp outside the house till she appears, then strike.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JaiLai Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 minute ago, amykat said: I can’t believe they wouldn’t let you get your clothes? Yes, you can’t break in. How did it come about that you left with nothing and no key? You could record her threats and then report her for extortion. Or get a lawyer to negotiate to give you the things or get reported. You can’t steal someone’s things and threaten to sell them back because you are angry. I've seen a few posts on here lately about getting a lawyer.......why oh why does he need a lawyer? They'd want more than the items are worth and achieve nothing. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meechai Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 38 minutes ago, ExpatLife said: The house we rented is in her name but my clothes, imac camera etc are there. She wants a huge amount of money to get it back go me... Just curious but how much is the ransom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jastheace Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 minute ago, JaiLai said: I've seen a few posts on here lately about getting a lawyer.......why oh why does he need a lawyer? They'd want more than the items are worth and achieve nothing. agree. play along maybe, apologise , say I love you, sorry I make you sad, then when you can , just clear out of dodge city 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatLife Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 minute ago, meechai said: Just curious but how much is the ransom? 80k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post meechai Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, ExpatLife said: I'm going to the police station in an hour with a thai friend, see if I can get my stuff that way Your at a big disadvantage here (Thailand) anyone tells you different is dreaming. If she has half a brain she will tell cops you owe it for rent or what ever You will lose so learn from it....KISS keep it simple st#@! If you really want the stuff & ransom is not too bad just make your final payment to this person & move on If not just move on 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jastheace Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, meechai said: Just curious but how much is the ransom? 80k, he say already 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post amykat Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 Well I agree a lawyer is usually unhelpful here, but if police won’t help ...just keep in mind that what she is doing is a crime. You lived there, your things are there, you did not have a chance to get them yet, this is not a dispute about who bought the TV, obviously male clothing is not hers, pretty obviously a computer in English with all your details in it is not hers, etc. Your bank book is not hers. Just like a landlord cannot one day just lock you out and keep all your things because he doesn’t like you??? Can he??? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post meechai Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, amykat said: just keep in mind that what she is doing is a crime. Problem in Thailand is as always you have no defense. Thai rak Thai At the end of day if he makes it bad enough or he makes her lose face bad enough it could get much much uglier She could claim not only he owes her back rent but he abused her or any other lie she wants to tell Police will believe who? Edited September 27, 2019 by meechai 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JaiLai Posted September 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2019 Just now, meechai said: Problem in Thailand is as always you have no defense. Thai rak Thai At the end of day if he makes it bad enough or he makes her lose face bad enough it could get much much uglier She could claim not only he owes her back rent but he abused her or any other lie she wants to tell yawn 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Just now, meechai said: Problem in Thailand is as always you have no defense. Thai rak Thai At the end of day if he makes it bad enough or he makes her lose face bad enough it could get much much uglier She could claim not only he owes her back rent but he abused her or any other lie she wants to tell Another reason why walking away and buying yourself a brand new camera and computer is such a good idea. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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