Chon Buri: PR girl dies after losing 50k in jade auction scam
A tragic incident unfolded as a 32 year old PR girl died after being deceived in a jade auction, losing 50,000 baht. Her 39 year old boyfriend tearfully recounted finding her in their bedroom.
Police received a distress call from a house in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri at 10.46pm yesterday, October 8. Arriving at the scene, police officers and rescue personnel discovered the young woman’s boyfriend in a state of extreme anxiety over his partner’s condition. She had attempted to hang herself in their bedroom, and he had brought her down before help arrived.
Despite their efforts, rescue teams could not save her, and she succumbed to her injuries shortly after. The family was devastated, collapsing to the floor in grief. According to her boyfriend, she had been under significant stress after being scammed in a jade auction, losing over 50,000 baht. He mentioned she was already suffering from depression and was on medication for drug rehabilitation. He had tried to console her, promising to help recover the lost money.
The victim’s boyfriend further explained that he was shocked to find her in such a state during the night. He immediately tried to assist and called for rescue services, but their efforts were in vain as she passed away in front of him.
Police officers, led by Deputy Inspector Yattipong Jiampuak, have since moved the body to Bang Lamung Hospital for preservation and have sent it to the Police General Hospital’s forensic institute to determine the exact cause of death.
Family members have been invited for questioning as part of the investigation, and arrangements will be made for the relatives to collect the body for religious funeral rites, reported KhaoSod.
If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai), or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress, or depression. Seek help.
What Other Media Are Saying
- LINE Today reports on a tragic incident where a young woman died after being swindled out of 50,000 baht in a jade auction scam, leaving her boyfriend in grief. (read more)
- KhaoSodonline reports on a tragic case of a PR professional who died after being scammed into auctioning jade, losing 50,000 baht, leaving her fiancé in grief. (read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news.
What happened to the PR professional in Bang Lamung?
She passed away after attempting to hang herself, following a scam in a jade auction.
How much money did she lose in the jade auction scam?
She lost over 50,000 baht.
What did her boyfriend do when he found her?
He brought her down, called for rescue services, and tried to assist her.
Where was her body taken after the incident?
Her body was moved to Bang Lamung Hospital and then to the Police General Hospital’s forensic institute.
What are the authorities doing following her death?
They are investigating the cause of death and questioning family members.
