Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In an unexpected turn of events on May 17, Namfon, a 30-year-old woman, reclaimed her missing car after spotting it being driven in Huai Khwang. The incident, shared widely on social media, stems from a year-long saga involving a close friend and a Chinese man who claimed he was owed money by the friend.

 

The ordeal began in May 2022 when Namfon, back from another province, found herself unable to park at her residence. A friend, whose partner is Chinese, offered to keep the car at the partner's nearby condominium, reassuring Namfon of easy access and cost savings. Trusting her friend, Namfon left the keys and continued with her daily routine, only to face endless excuses whenever she needed the car.

 

Despite growing suspicions and threats to involve the police, Namfon was provided with documents by her friend supposedly verifying the partner's legitimate usage. Finally, she filed a missing vehicle report at Huai Khwang Police Station, having paid for a year without using her car.

 

The breakthrough came on May 17, as Namfon traveled by motorbike taxi along Pracharat Bamphen Road. Spotting her car's distinct stickers and license plate, she leaped from the taxi, confronted the driver—a Chinese man—and retrieved her keys, all while calling for assistance.

 

Investigations revealed the Chinese man alleged a debt of 250,000 baht, claiming the car was used as collateral by Namfon’s friend. However, the friend denied any debt involvement, stating the misunderstanding arose from a failed business venture.

 

Following police mediation, it emerged that Namfon's car had sustained damage. The Chinese man agreed to cover repair costs, and they arranged to discuss these on May 19. Namfon plans to pursue legal action against her friend, feeling a mix of relief and betrayal after regaining her car.

 

This experience has left Namfon vowing to be more cautious in trusting others, despite her longstanding relationship with the friend involved.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-19

 

 

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This experience has left Namfon vowing to be more cautious in trusting others, despite her longstanding relationship with the friend involved.

1st thing I learnt here... 

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In an unexpected turn of events on May 17, Namfon, a 30-year-old woman, reclaimed her missing car after spotting it being driven in Huai Khwang. The incident, shared widely on social media, stems from a year-long saga involving a close friend and a Chinese man who claimed he was owed money by the friend.

 

The ordeal began in May 2022 when Namfon, back from another province, found herself unable to park at her residence. A friend, whose partner is Chinese, offered to keep the car at the partner's nearby condominium, reassuring Namfon of easy access and cost savings. Trusting her friend, Namfon left the keys and continued with her daily routine, only to face endless excuses whenever she needed the car.

 

Despite growing suspicions and threats to involve the police, Namfon was provided with documents by her friend supposedly verifying the partner's legitimate usage. Finally, she filed a missing vehicle report at Huai Khwang Police Station, having paid for a year without using her car.

 

The breakthrough came on May 17, as Namfon traveled by motorbike taxi along Pracharat Bamphen Road. Spotting her car's distinct stickers and license plate, she leaped from the taxi, confronted the driver—a Chinese man—and retrieved her keys, all while calling for assistance.

 

Investigations revealed the Chinese man alleged a debt of 250,000 baht, claiming the car was used as collateral by Namfon’s friend. However, the friend denied any debt involvement, stating the misunderstanding arose from a failed business venture.

 

Following police mediation, it emerged that Namfon's car had sustained damage. The Chinese man agreed to cover repair costs, and they arranged to discuss these on May 19. Namfon plans to pursue legal action against her friend, feeling a mix of relief and betrayal after regaining her car.

 

This experience has left Namfon vowing to be more cautious in trusting others, despite her longstanding relationship with the friend involved.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-19

 

 

 

Chineese involved in all sorts of scams are on the increase in Thailand.

Kkudos to the owner more efficient than the police in retreiving her car. 

Well done Namfon!!  Respect to you!

Good job girl. 

34 minutes ago, jippytum said:

Chineese involved in all sorts of scams are on the increase in Thailand.

Kkudos to the owner more efficient than the police in retreiving her car. 

 

34 minutes ago, jippytum said:

Chineese involved in all sorts of scams are on the increase in Thailand.

Kkudos to the owner more efficient than the police in retreiving her car. 

The chinese have got this car, as a deposit for his lended money. 

He is innocent.

The friend of the lady is the culprit.

Lucky woman to spot it by happenstance. At last now she has ammunition to make the police address the issue and sort it out. She needs to file a case against her to make her pay for a years car payments. Or have her arrested for her actions although, I am not sure what law is applicable here. 

3 minutes ago, bogozy said:

 

The chinese have got this car, as a deposit for his lended money. 

He is innocent.

The friend of the lady is the culprit.

 

3 minutes ago, bogozy said:

 

The chinese have got this car, as a deposit for his lended money. 

He is innocent.

The friend of the lady is the culprit.

The Chineese aquired the car illegally that is why he has to pay for the damage. Probably an illegal moneylender also. 

If for a year the woman has been lied to regarding the whereabouts of her car I don't hold much hope in getting paid for damage. 

In saying that if you're car is missing for 1 year wouldn't you claim on insurance for stolen car ?

12 hours ago, jippytum said:

Chineese involved in all sorts of scams are on the increase in Thailand.

Kkudos to the owner more efficient than the police in retreiving her car. 

 

12 hours ago, jippytum said:

Chineese involved in all sorts of scams are on the increase in Thailand.

Kkudos to the owner more efficient than the police in retreiving her car. 

longer i live here the more i realize how criminal indians chinese are.m they have more rules and laws than any government but none of them actually follow them 🤣

 

Namfon looks fit!

 

Probably from a year of walking.