Loan Shark Gang Threatens Shop Owner, Claims Power to Move Police Station

Khaosod•Society•16d ago

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A beautician owner in Chonburi filed a police report against a loan shark gang that threatened her at her shop, with gang members boasting they could transfer the entire police station.

•A 53-year-old beautician owner in Phan Thong District, Chonburi, reported being harassed and threatened by an illegal loan shark gang at her shop.
•The gang members intimidated the owner in front of customers and claimed they had the power to transfer an entire police station to the South.
•The owner initially feared reporting the incident to the police but decided to file a complaint due to safety concerns.
•The loan sharks targeted the owner after a friend she borrowed money for became unreachable.

Overview

•A 53-year-old owner of a beauty salon in Phan Thong District, Chonburi, sought help after being threatened by an illegal loan shark gang.
•The loan shark gang entered the salon and threatened the owner, Ms. A (pseudonym), in front of customers.
•Loan shark gang members challenged the owner to report them to the police, stating, 'You can report it, I'm not afraid. I can even transfer the entire police station to the South.'
•The owner had borrowed money on behalf of a friend who subsequently disappeared, causing the loan sharks to target her.
•The owner experienced significant fear and anxiety, initially hesitating to report the incident due to the gang's threats.
•The owner ultimately decided to file a complaint with the Phan Thong Police Station to seek action against the loan sharks.
•The owner expressed concern for her safety and the potential for further harassment from the loan shark gang.

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Key Quotes

Loan Shark Gang Member

"You can report it, I'm not afraid. I can even transfer the entire police station to the South."

แจ้งได้เลย ไม่กลัว พร้อมข่มขู่กลับว่าจะย้ายตำรวจทั้งโรงพักไปอยู่ภาคใต้ก็ยังได้

Key Entities

Place

Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the reported incident occurred.

Phan Thong District(อ.พนัสนิคม)

The district within Chonburi province where the beauty salon is located and the incident took place.

Organization

Phan Thong Police Station(สภ.พนัสนิคม)

The police station where the beautician owner filed her complaint.

Illegal Loan Shark Gang(แก๊งเงินกู้นอกระบบ)

The group of individuals accused of threatening the beauty salon owner and operating with illegal interest rates.