Rented House Damaged, Ex-Tenant Owes 1.2 Lakhs

MGR Online•Society•19d ago

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A Chiang Mai woman is seeking justice after a foreign tenant allegedly caused over 120,000 baht in damages to her rental property and fled, leaving behind unpaid utility bills.

•A Chiang Mai woman reported extensive damage to her rental house and unpaid bills amounting to over 120,000 baht.
•The tenant, an Australian national named Mark (pseudonym), resided in the property for only 2-3 months.
•Damages include destroyed CCTV cameras, a damaged bedroom door, a severely damaged floor, destroyed plants, a burnt sofa, water-damaged built-in furniture, and a broken table.
•Valuable items, including liquor and collectible glassware, are also reported missing, suspected to have been stolen by the tenant.

Overview

•Ms. Uthumporn Sommai reported the incident to the police on June 1, [Article Year].
•Ms. Uthumporn Sommai rented her house to a foreign tenant starting March 17, 2026.
•The foreign tenant caused significant damage to the rental property and left unpaid water and electricity bills.
•The total estimated damages to Ms. Uthumporn Sommai's property are 123,200 baht.
•Ms. Uthumporn Sommai stated that expensive liquor and collectible glassware were also lost, presumed stolen by the tenant.
•The tenant, Mr. Mark, refused to pay for any damages or outstanding bills.
•Ms. Uthumporn Sommai filed a police report at the Phra Thong Police Station in Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai.
•The police have accepted the complaint and will proceed with the investigation to summon the foreign tenant for questioning.

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Key Quotes

Ms. Uthumporn Sommai

"The most painful is that expensive liquor and collectible glassware inside the house also disappeared. It is expected the tenant took them. The total value of all damages is up to 123,200 baht."

ที่เจ็บช้ำที่สุดคือทรัพย์สินภายในบ้านประเภทเหล้าและแก้วน้ำสะสมราคาแพงได้สูญหายไปด้วย คาดว่าถูกผู้เช่าฉกติดมือไปด้วย โดยรวมมูลค่าความเสียหายทั้งหมดที่เกิดขึ้นสูงถึง 123,200 บาท

Key Entities

Person

Ms. Uthumporn Sommai(น.ส.อุทุมพร สมหมาย)

The homeowner from Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai, who is reporting extensive damages and unpaid bills from a foreign tenant.

Mr. Mark(นาย มาร์ค)

The foreign tenant from Australia accused of causing over 120,000 baht in damages and leaving unpaid utility bills.

Pol. Lt. Col. Wallapa Mulmuang(พ.ต.ท.หญิง วัลลภา มูลเมือง)

The investigating officer at Phra Thong Police Station handling the case of property damage by a foreign tenant.

Organization

Phra Thong Police Station(สภ.หางดง)

The police station where Ms. Uthumporn Sommai filed a report regarding the damaged rental property.

Place

Khun Khong Subdistrict, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai Province(ตำบลขุนคง อำเภอหางดง จ.เชียงใหม่)

The location in Chiang Mai where the rental property is situated and where the damages occurred.

Australia(ออสเตรเลีย)ℹ️

The country of origin of the foreign tenant accused of causing damages to a rental property in Chiang Mai.