Economy
Businesswoman Reports 30 Million Baht Loss in Fortune-Telling Scam
A 32-year-old businesswoman has sought assistance from the Saimai Tongrod organization after allegedly losing over 30 million baht to a fortune teller over four years.
On August 2, 2026, a 32-year-old businesswoman reported to the Saimai Tongrod coordination center that she had been defrauded of more than 30 million baht by a well-known fortune teller. According to the victim, she initially contacted the fortune teller via Facebook four to five years ago for business advice. She stated that the individual’s initial predictions were accurate, which led her to trust the practitioner. Over the following years, the fortune teller allegedly coerced her into paying for expensive rituals and 'teacher’s tray' offerings, with some payments reaching nearly one million baht at a time.
This case follows a similar report from last month, where a Thai-Hong Kong businesswoman claimed to have lost 40 million baht to the same individual. For residents and visitors, this incident highlights the risks associated with engaging in high-cost spiritual or fortune-telling services, particularly those conducted online. While the victim has formally sought help from Ekapop Luangprasert, the founder of Saimai Tongrod, the allegations remain under investigation. It is not yet confirmed if legal authorities have filed formal charges against the fortune teller, and the public is advised to exercise caution regarding financial transactions involving unverified spiritual services.
Translated from Thai.
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