Belgian man scammed out of 8 million baht by female Thai soldier

[webfact]

Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand

 

by Petch Petpailin

A Belgian man lost 2 million baht and his condominium room in Pattaya, worth 6 million baht, to a female Thai soldier who posed as a real estate agent. The suspect’s relative claimed the Belgian man and the soldier were previously in a relationship.

 

The 55 year old Belgian policeman, Ronald, and his Thai wife sought assistance from the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after the financial loss. Ronald’s wife explained that her husband owned a condominium in Pattaya and was looking to rent it out.

While searching for an agent online, he came across the suspect, 42 year old Som. Som’s social media profile picture showed her in a soldier‘s uniform. She introduced herself to Ronald as a Lieutenant Colonel in the military who worked part-time as a real estate agent.

 

Ronald, having read positive reviews from Som’s previous clients, found her trustworthy and arranged an in-person meeting to discuss renting out the condo room. Som successfully found a tenant for the Belgian man, collected the rental fees, and transferred the payments to Ronald as agreed.

Subsequently, Som informed Ronald that the tenant no longer wished to rent the property but was interested in buying it. She assured him that the tenant was willing to buy the condo for 6 million baht, significantly higher than the 4.4 million baht Ronald had originally paid. Trusting her, Ronald agreed to sell the condominium.

 

Before finalising the sale, Som persuaded Ronald to purchase another condominium for 2 million baht, claiming that it was in a prime location and would yield substantial profits. Ronald decided to proceed with the purchase.

Female thai soldier allegedly poses as real estate agent to scame Belgian man

 

Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand

Past romance

 

Som presented Ronald with documents related to the sale of his condominium and asked him to sign them, assuring him that the 6 million baht payment would soon be transferred to his account. She also handed him a title deed for the new 2 million baht condominium and requested the payment.

 

However, after signing the documents as advised by Som and paying for the new condo room, Ronald discovered that he had been scammed. He unknowingly transferred ownership of his condo to someone else without receiving any payment. Furthermore, the title deed for the 2 million baht condominium was found to be counterfeit.

 

Photo via Kao Jor Luek

As a result, Ronald lost both his condominium and 2 million baht in cash. He and his wife filed a complaint against Som but she reportedly remained unfazed by the allegations, boasting of her connections with influential police officers in Pattaya.

 

Channel 7 reporters visited Som’s residence in the northeastern province of Buriram but she was not present. Her relative claimed that Ronald was Som’s ex-boyfriend.

 

Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand

The two had been in a relationship for over 10 years before breaking up due to unspecified issues. The relative speculated that Ronald might be seeking revenge, as Som had recently married a police officer in Pattaya.

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2025-01-14

 

 

[Briggsy]

This one will escalate rapidly.

 

And then either a negotiated settlement for less than 8 million or stuck in the legal system for years or the bad way (final solution).

[smedly]

21 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

This one will escalate rapidly.

 

And then either a negotiated settlement for less than 8 million or stuck in the legal system for years or the bad way (final solution).

 

he will never see his money unless criminal charges are brought - highly unlikely so it is a civil matter, if he is prepared to spend a few million baht brining this court it will take years with next to zero chance of success 

 

never ever let a Thai person handle anything money related in your absence always do in person, this includes solicitors, in the west solicitors act under strict codes of conduct - not so in Thailand

 

This man has learned a very hard lesson

[JoePai]

a Lieutenant Colonel in the military who worked part-time as a real estate agent    🤣🤣🤣

[1happykamper]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Som but she reportedly remained unfazed by the allegations, boasting of her connections with influential police officers in Pattaya.

So she is guilt but has connections so she's laughing at justice. Just another day in paradise. Put this trash in prison for 10 years 

[Marco51]

59 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

This one will escalate rapidly.

 

And then either a negotiated settlement for less than 8 million or stuck in the legal system for years or the bad way (final solution).

...or he might suffer from lead poisoning and no one ever finds the source of the metal...............

[Joe Boy Walton]

Som body once told me the world is gonna roll me, I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed. She was looking kind of dumb, with her finger and her thumb In the shape of an "L" on her forehead ....

[BKKBike09]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand

The two had been in a relationship for over 10 years before breaking up due to unspecified issues. The relative speculated that Ronald might be seeking revenge, as Som had recently married a police officer in Pattaya.

 

Based on the picture, you could say "Uzi come, Uzi go".

 

[Classic Ray]

38 minutes ago, smedly said:

 

he will never see his money unless criminal charges are brought - highly unlikely so it is a civil matter, if he is prepared to spend a few million baht brining this court it will take years with next to zero chance of success 

 

never ever let a Thai person handle anything money related in your absence always do in person, this includes solicitors, in the west solicitors act under strict codes of conduct - not so in Thailand

 

This man has learned a very hard lesson

Forgery of the 2 million baht document is a criminal offence. Also obtaining the property by deception is also criminal rather than civil.

[J Branche]

Recap

 

Turkish Man failed to check the Realtors ID, what office she worked at.

The foreigner failed to understand the process to buy or sell real estate, what forms are required.

 

The foreigner failed to request a deposit of say 5% be transferred a week or two prior to transfer.

 

The foreigner failed to get a Goverment ID copy the Buyer or Realtor.

 

The foreigner is to trusting, couldn't consult with his previous realtor or their company to see if this was legit and pay a small fee. Considering he would earn 1.6 million on Sale.

 

Well at 55 years old you need assistance, help, and to spend let's say 6 hours of time to protect your assets and earn 1.6 million baht on a Sale

[AhFarangJa]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The suspect’s relative claimed the Belgian man and the soldier were previously in a relationship.

Then this ....

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Ronald, having read positive reviews from Som’s previous clients, found her trustworthy and arranged an in-person meeting to discuss renting out the condo room

Srely He did not meet Her if He knew Her before, or did He arrange for a third party to do negotiations?

[hotchilli]

Suckered by a pretty face... not the first or last

[hellohello123]

Sounds pretty sophisticated, assuming she had  real estate emails, forged credentials etc.

Sympathy for the guy

[wensiensheng]

32 minutes ago, Classic Ray said:

Forgery of the 2 million baht document is a criminal offence. Also obtaining the property by deception is also criminal rather than civil.

Yeah, but enforcement?

[Jabberwocky]

A soldier scamming a policeman? 555.

 

Nowadays it seems to be popular with Thai women to claim relationships with Pattaya police. Psychologically that could be read as an admission of guilt.

[wensiensheng]

23 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

Then this ....

Srely He did not meet Her if He knew Her before, or did He arrange for a third party to do negotiations?

So you believe the relatives of the alleged fraudster? Might want to rethink that

[cheerz]

Money's gone 100%, instead of chasing the money, cheaper to get someone to collect the debt ... Money or the bag..

[Frankie baby]

The previous relationship with the real-estate lady did not come from Ronald, hence maybe a lie by the ladies connections. That said the whole episode was a scam from start to finish & should be a case for the police or connected authorities.

[norsurin]

I think this guy better look over his shoulder wherever he is in Thailand.

He will never ever get his money back..the chance that he will get missing is much higher.

Thailand is NOT a safe country.I dont know if his story is true.. anyway i say "run forrest run"

[smedly]

58 minutes ago, Classic Ray said:

Forgery of the 2 million baht document is a criminal offence. Also obtaining the property by deception is also criminal rather than civil.

that may be so - once you put your western thinking cap on you have lost

 

I knew a bar owner here that let a solictor handle the transfer of money for the sale of the bar, buyer transfered the purchase funds to his solicitor and he never got a penny, solicitor kept the money 6m baht, again a hard lesson

[Delta Shift]

That's why I'll never invest a cent in this country.

No rule of law.

One day you have rights and the next you don't.

He should hire some Wagner PMC guys to sort it out russian style :D

[Vibora99]

I don't know who is more gullible (the supposed seller or those who comment here 🤔) Who in their right mind gives the deeds of their house to a private individual and doesn't receive money in return? What value do documents signed between private individuals have? Only in the private sphere... Why didn't they go to a notary? It's all very strange and very stupid...

[JimHuaHin]

If she is (or even was) really a Lieutenant Colonel in the Thai military, in all probability she is well protected by a very senior active or retired Royal Thai Army general.

[Watawattana]

Isn't there a bar on Soi 6 where the girls wear similar uniforms?

[MikeandDow]

A fool and his money are soon parted !!

[scubascuba3]

2 hours ago, smedly said:

 

he will never see his money unless criminal charges are brought - highly unlikely so it is a civil matter, if he is prepared to spend a few million baht brining this court it will take years with next to zero chance of success 

 

never ever let a Thai person handle anything money related in your absence always do in person, this includes solicitors, in the west solicitors act under strict codes of conduct - not so in Thailand

 

This man has learned a very hard lesson

Nah just needs to get a lawyer on the case ASAP.

 

What a gullible fool though, many about

[J Branche]

A number of things raise suspicion in this story.

 

Real Estate is sold and transferred in Thailand.  

It can be completed in days start to finish.

 

Why was buyer delayed in completing sale?

 

He could requested Proof of Funds from buyer.  It would show the buyer had the money available or a loan approved waiting for transfer when Chanote transfer docs are completed and fees paid.

 

Did the guy ask for any contact info of the buyer?

 

Did he Line, WhatsApp video chat with them?

 

I am just providing tips for others to use to reduce these scammers and educate on options available.

 

The man potentially lost 6.4 million baht, not 8 million.  What have the recently sold similar condos sold for (Fair Market Value?) Averaged.

 

 

[Grumpy one]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand

 

by Petch Petpailin

A Belgian man lost 2 million baht and his condominium room in Pattaya, worth 6 million baht, to a female Thai soldier who posed as a real estate agent. The suspect’s relative claimed the Belgian man and the soldier were previously in a relationship.

 

The 55 year old Belgian policeman, Ronald, and his Thai wife sought assistance from the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after the financial loss. Ronald’s wife explained that her husband owned a condominium in Pattaya and was looking to rent it out.

While searching for an agent online, he came across the suspect, 42 year old Som. Som’s social media profile picture showed her in a soldier‘s uniform. She introduced herself to Ronald as a Lieutenant Colonel in the military who worked part-time as a real estate agent.

 

Ronald, having read positive reviews from Som’s previous clients, found her trustworthy and arranged an in-person meeting to discuss renting out the condo room. Som successfully found a tenant for the Belgian man, collected the rental fees, and transferred the payments to Ronald as agreed.

Subsequently, Som informed Ronald that the tenant no longer wished to rent the property but was interested in buying it. She assured him that the tenant was willing to buy the condo for 6 million baht, significantly higher than the 4.4 million baht Ronald had originally paid. Trusting her, Ronald agreed to sell the condominium.

 

 

Before finalising the sale, Som persuaded Ronald to purchase another condominium for 2 million baht, claiming that it was in a prime location and would yield substantial profits. Ronald decided to proceed with the purchase.

Female thai soldier allegedly poses as real estate agent to scame Belgian man

 

Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand

Past romance

 

Som presented Ronald with documents related to the sale of his condominium and asked him to sign them, assuring him that the 6 million baht payment would soon be transferred to his account. She also handed him a title deed for the new 2 million baht condominium and requested the payment.

 

However, after signing the documents as advised by Som and paying for the new condo room, Ronald discovered that he had been scammed. He unknowingly transferred ownership of his condo to someone else without receiving any payment. Furthermore, the title deed for the 2 million baht condominium was found to be counterfeit.

 

Photo via Kao Jor Luek

As a result, Ronald lost both his condominium and 2 million baht in cash. He and his wife filed a complaint against Som but she reportedly remained unfazed by the allegations, boasting of her connections with influential police officers in Pattaya.

 

Channel 7 reporters visited Som’s residence in the northeastern province of Buriram but she was not present. Her relative claimed that Ronald was Som’s ex-boyfriend.

 

Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand

The two had been in a relationship for over 10 years before breaking up due to unspecified issues. The relative speculated that Ronald might be seeking revenge, as Som had recently married a police officer in Pattaya.

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2025-01-14

 

 

Ronald the cop is needing Hercule Poirot's help to be a smarter plod

[Tarteso]

 

[barmatt]

Time to go hunting Mr. Ronald