Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Scamming Parents of Over 400,000 Baht

[snoop1130]

 

A 27-year-old tutor known as Teacher Toi, whose real name is Papawadee, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding parents in Nakhon Sawan province. The arrest was led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Yongyuth Kulthorn from the Phayao Provincial Investigation Division, following an operation at 7 p.m. on November 26. The arrest was made based on a warrant from the Nakhon Sawan District Court.

 

Papawadee, who formerly worked as a language assistant at a school in Nakhon Sawan, was caught in a car park in Mae Ka, Phayao province. She was wanted on three separate arrest warrants for fraud.

 

Over 20 parents reported to the Nong Pling Police Station, accusing Papawadee of scamming 38 parents out of more than 400,000 baht. She allegedly created a social media page promising private tutoring classes for primary school children. After parents paid for these classes, Papawadee disappeared with their money.

 

 

The police in Phayao province tracked her down after being alerted about her outstanding warrants, leading to her capture and transfer to Nong Pling Police Station in Nakhon Sawan for further legal action.

 

The incident underscores a troubling trend of scams conducted through social media, a growing concern for authorities. Although relieved by the arrest, the local community remains wary of online transactions, particularly those involving substantial sums of money.

 

Authorities urge the public to be cautious and verify the legitimacy of online services before making any financial commitments. They stress the importance of vigilant due diligence to prevent falling victim to such scams.

 

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-- 2024-11-27

 

 

[ikke1959]

A school is for educate people... All after school activities by teachers should be forbidden..After regular lessons, many children have special classes, even in the weekends and in the holidays.. parents pay for these classes and the kids are being learned nothing but because of the payment the kids have special treatments and grades...I know from several schools and parents.. in reality it seems more that they do their homework than learn, but the kids in fact who really need extra classes, often from poorer families will get behind further and further as they can't afford the lessons or are living to far from the school

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

A school is for educate people... All after school activities by teachers should be forbidden..After regular lessons, many children have special classes, even in the weekends and in the holidays.. parents pay for these classes and the kids are being learned nothing but because of the payment the kids have special treatments and grades...I know from several schools and parents.. in reality it seems more that they do their homework than learn, but the kids in fact who really need extra classes, often from poorer families will get behind further and further as they can't afford the lessons or are living to far from the school

are being taught nothing.

[mdr224]

Education should be free. And the only education thats free in thailand will leave your child dumber than if they didnt go

[thesetat2013]

Funny thing happened at my children's school during a parent/teacher meeting. The teacher has requested that every week the parents send money with the child so the teacher can deposit it into an account for the child to save. My child is 4 years old haha.... What can he learn from this that is not taught at home already with his piggy bank. i told the wife not to do it. There is too much risk that the teacher can easily withdraw all monies and keep it.. But somehow the teacher has convinced all the parents in the class to do this. 

 She does not see the opportunity that presents itself to a teacher who has access to all accounts of all children in the class. She will also be holding the bank book. 

It is my intention to speak to the director to inquire of the school is aware of what the teacher is doing and supporting it. I already caught the teachers offering tutoring classes that the school had banned. Using the paid classes to teach what will be on the tests. The director took action and ended that. 

My point is that teachers not only influence the students. They also gain the trust of parents to do stupid things. No one ever questions the teachers requests until it is too late. So they are bound to get screwed over eventually. 

[rwill]

33 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

Education should be free. And the only education thats free in thailand will leave your child dumber than if they didnt go

There is no free education in Thailand.  Parents have to pay to send their kids to school.

 

There is no such thing as free education.  One way or anther you pay for it whether directly or thru taxation.

[ikke1959]

59 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

are being taught nothing.

result of changing sentences and thoughts...:)

[john donson]

just a misunderstanding, she wanted to teach but cough cough excuses...

[BangkokReady]

On 11/28/2024 at 7:11 AM, thesetat2013 said:

The teacher has requested that every week the parents send money with the child so the teacher can deposit it into an account for the child to save. My child is 4 years old haha.... What can he learn from this that is not taught at home already with his piggy bank.

 

Did the teacher actually say it was to learn something?  You initially say that it's simply to save.  It could be for buying things for the class/classroom, or to spend on events or activities.  Thai schools can be oddly democratic at times.