International school defaults on 57M baht building payment

MGR Online•General•55m ago

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Jennarong Ruangsuwan has filed a complaint against an international school and its director for a 57 million baht debt related to building construction.

•Jennarong Ruangsuwan filed a complaint with the Crime Suppression Division against an international school and its authorized director, Maitree.
•The debt of approximately 57 million baht was for investments in equipment and construction at an international school in the Srinakarin area.
•The school has paid back 3 million baht but ceased contact after failing to make a payment due on July 15, 2026.
•Jennarong Ruangsuwan is open to a compromise settlement of 57 million baht to avoid impacting the school's image.

Overview

•Jennarong Ruangsuwan lent money to an international school in the Srinakarin area because Jennarong Ruangsuwan's two sons study there and Maitree is a teacher and school owner.
•Between October and November 2025, Jennarong Ruangsuwan provided funds for equipment and construction totaling over 57 million baht.
•The total debt consists of a billing note for 25,159,200 baht and a contract for 32,126,717.78 baht, totaling 57,285,917.78 baht.
•On July 7, 2026, Jennarong Ruangsuwan issued a bill for 25,159,200 baht, which the international school evaded paying.
•The international school made partial payments totaling 3,000,000 baht via monthly installments of 500,000 baht.
•The international school sent a letter evading payment for the installment due on July 15, 2026, and subsequently ceased communication.
•The total claim for damages, including outstanding work and business opportunity costs, may reach 72 million baht.
•Jennarong Ruangsuwan has sent a representative to the Crime Suppression Division to file a complaint against the company and Maitree.

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Key Quotes

Jennarong Ruangsuwan

"On July 7, 2026, I issued a billing note for 25,159,200 baht, but the school evaded payment."

วันที่ 7 ก.ค.69 ตนได้มีการทำใบวางบิลยอด 25,159,200 บาท แต่ทางโรงเรียนได้มีการบ่ายเบี่ยงชำระเงิน

Key Entities

Person

Jennarong Ruangsuwan(เจนณรงค์ เรืองสุวรรณ)

A construction contractor who lent money to an international school and filed a complaint with the Crime Suppression Division.

Maitree(ไมตรี)ℹ️

A teacher, school owner, and authorized director of the international school involved in the debt dispute.

Organization

Crime Suppression Division(กองปราบปราม)ℹ️

The agency where Jennarong Ruangsuwan filed the complaint.

Place

Srinakarin(ศรีนครินทร์)

The area where the international school is located.