Thai Dessert Vendor Claims Fraud in Unsettled Market Deal

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In a recent case of alleged fraud, a Thai dessert vendor has accused a market vendor at Nonthaburi's Save One Market of failing to pay for desserts worth 3,800 baht. Anusara, a 31-year-old homemaker and dessert maker, reported the incident to the police on May 5 after investing in the preparation of 470 boxes of Thai desserts for Phornchanok, a 25-year-old vendor.

The transaction unfolded after Phornchanok contacted Anusara via Facebook on May 3 to place an order. Anusara was instructed to deliver the sweets on May 4 with the promise of immediate payment. However, upon delivery, Phornchanok delayed payment, citing various excuses and promising settlement by 5 pm. When Anusara could not reach Phornchanok post-delivery, she retrieved the desserts and filed a complaint with Pak Kret Police Station.

Anusara's trust in Phornchanok stemmed from a successful transaction at the end of April, where Phornchanok had paid a deposit and settled the balance on delivery. This time, Phornchanok assured Anusara that she would transfer a deposit by midnight, but the funds never arrived.

After leaving the desserts with an employee at Phornchanok’s stall and failing to secure payment, Anusara learned of Phornchanok's reputed questionable dealings. Apparently, Phornchanok, formerly an employee at the market, had opened her own competing shop and possibly used deceitful methods to acquire goods without investment.

In related details, Arif, a partner in a nearby restaurant, also hired Phornchanok recently, unaware of her activities. He noted discrepancies in sales and stock during her employment, suspecting her involvement after her frequent encouragement for other employees to leave and join her rival business.

Arif, who hired Phornchanok to fill a staffing gap without a damage deposit, plans to scrutinize the restaurant’s accounts for irregularities linked to her time there. Should he uncover any wrongdoing, he intends to pursue legal action and stressed his establishment's non-involvement with Phornchanok's actions.

Both Anusara and Arif remain cautious and hope for legal recourse to resolve the issues caused by Phornchanok's actions.

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-06