'Thon Bang Khae' sues 'Big Tao' for defamation, alleging significant business and amulet circle damage.

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A prominent amulet expert, 'Thon Bang Khae', has filed a defamation lawsuit against Deputy Commissioner of Central Investigation Bureau, 'Big Tao', due to damaging public statements that have negatively impacted his reputation and business.

•Thon Bang Khae, a famous amulet expert, is suing Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew ('Big Tao') for defamation.
•The lawsuit stems from alleged statements that Thon Bang Khae claims have caused severe damage to his personal reputation, business, and the amulet community.
•The legal action was filed at the Nonthaburi Provincial Court, with a hearing scheduled for July 13.

Overview

•'Thon Bang Khae' (Mr. Thonthong Sukkaen) and his lawyer traveled to the Nonthaburi Provincial Court on May 29, 2026, to file a direct lawsuit against Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew.
•The lawsuit is for defamation, as 'Thon Bang Khae' claims he has been devalued by statements such as 'striped person', 'petty thief', and 'paper expert', causing significant damage to his mental state and personal business.
•The derogatory statements have reportedly caused significant damage to 'Thon Bang Khae's' mental state and personal business, particularly affecting new customers who may be misled by the circulating news and words.
•'Thon Bang Khae' stated that he is protecting his rights and reputation because he is not as accused.
•The court has scheduled a preliminary hearing for the case on July 13, 2026.
•The legal action is an exercise of citizens' rights to protect their reputation and rights after being accused and attacked with statements perceived as untrue.
•'Thon Bang Khae' believes the disparaging remarks about his tattoos and the use of the term 'amulet expert' in a derogatory manner affect him personally and the amulet circle as a whole.
•'Thon Bang Khae' has also submitted a letter seeking fairness to relevant agencies, which has been received and is under investigation.

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Key Quotes

Thon Bang Khae

"Many words made me depressed, but now that the matter is revealed, what I can do today is protect my rights because I am not as accused."

หลายคำพูด ทำให้ผมหดหู่ใจ แต่เมื่อเรื่องมันเปิดเผยออกมาแล้ว วันนี้สิ่งที่ทำได้คือปกป้องสิทธิของตัวเอง เพราะผมไม่ได้เป็นอย่างที่ถูกกล่าวหา

Thon Bang Khae

"The amulet circle is what I love. We have been here with integrity. Using words like this does not just affect me alone, but the entire circle."

วงการพระคือ สิ่งที่ผมรัก เราอยู่ตรงนี้มาด้วยความสุจริต การใช้คำพูดลักษณะนี้ มันไม่ใช่แค่กระทบผมคนเดียว แต่กระทบทั้งวงการ

Thon Bang Khae

"Today, I only ask for the court's mercy to let the legal process prove the truth, because what I am doing is only protecting the rights of one citizen."

วันนี้ผมขอเพียงความเมตตาจากศาล ให้กระบวนการกฎหมายพิสูจน์ความจริง เพราะสิ่งที่ทำคือการรักษาสิทธิของประชาชนคนหนึ่งเท่านั้น

Key Entities

Person

Thon Bang Khae(โทน บางแค)

A famous amulet expert who has filed a defamation lawsuit.

Big Tao(บิ๊กเต่า)

Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, being sued for defamation by Thon Bang Khae.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew(พล.ต.ต.จรูญเกียรติ ปานแก้ว)

The individual known as 'Big Tao' and Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau.

Mr. Thonthong Sukkaen(นายโทนทอง สุขแก่น)

The real name of the amulet expert 'Thon Bang Khae'.

Mr. Chalermchai Sriyupak(นายเฉลิมชัย ศรียุภักดิ์)

The lawyer representing 'Thon Bang Khae' in the defamation lawsuit.

Place

Nonthaburi Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดนนทบุรี)

The court where the defamation lawsuit was filed.

Organization

Central Investigation Bureau(ตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง)

Law enforcement agency where Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew serves as Deputy Commissioner.