Lottery loser: Drug addict squanders fortune, resorts to knife-point negotiations

[snoop1130]

 

Chiang Rai Police have arrested 41 year old drug addict in relation to an incident where the man reportedly threatened his parents with a knife to extract money for funding his drug habit. The incident occurred after his share of a 12-million baht lottery windfall had been exhausted by his substance abuse.

 

Local police yesterday were informed of Sutthiphong’s act of aggression and intimidation towards his parents, attempting to coerce them for more money intended for drug purchases.

 

Sutthiphong managed to evade police scrutiny initially, however, an arrest warrant was soon issued by the local court. Subsequently, the drug addict’s 43 year old wife, Penjamas, took him to Vieng Pao Pao Police Station. During the confession, he admitted to consuming one and a half tablets of an unidentified drug, resulting in a positive drug test at the Vieng Pao Pao Hospital, reported KhaoSod.

 

An investigation into the case revealed that approximately two years ago, Sutthiphong’s parents won a first-prize lottery of 12 million baht (US$338,123). They distributed the winnings amongst their children, including Sutthiphong. However, Sutthiphong’s substance abuse consumed his share until it was exhausted.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/chiang-rai-drug-addict-blows-12-million-baht-lottery-winnings-on-drugs-threatens-parents-for-more

 

-- Thaiger 2023-08-17

 

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[Scouse123]

Silly pillocks can't even get it right when they win the lottery!

[Scouse123]

I have a great idea, let's win the lottery and give a load of cash to a son with a major drug problem!

 

What could possibly go wrong?

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

They distributed the winnings amongst their children, including Sutthiphong. However, Sutthiphong’s substance abuse consumed his share until it was exhausted.

Giving the drug using son a share of the winnings was not in his best interests.

Maybe paying for rehab would have been more constructive.

[Bassosa]

18 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

Silly pillocks can't even get it right when they win the lottery!

Happens everywhere. Some high profile cases in the UK & US where all as was spent on hookers, blow, alcohol and demolition derby cars (UK specific this one). With money its better if you earn it

Edited August 18, 2023 by Bassosa

[ChaiyaTH]

On 8/19/2023 at 1:08 AM, Bassosa said:

Happens everywhere. Some high profile cases in the UK & US where all as was spent on hookers, blow, alcohol and demolition derby cars (UK specific this one). With money its better if you earn it

Can't compare to that, that is people who already live a western luxury life. It's poor people who claim it is better if you earn it, that makes them feel better to not having achieved getting it.

Edited August 20, 2023 by ChaiyaTH