Tricked into Duck Herding for 4 Months, Employer Sells Ducks and Disappears

Khaosod•Society•19h ago

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A man was deceived into caring for ducks for four months, receiving no wages, only food, before his employer sold the flock and vanished, leaving him to seek aid.

•A 44-year-old man was lured from Hua Lamphong with promises of 6,000 baht monthly to herd ducks, but received no salary for four months, only food.
•After the employer sold all the ducks, he disappeared without a trace, leaving the man with no means for food.
•Local rescue foundation members provided assistance, gathering funds for the man's return trip to his home province of Chiang Mai.

Overview

•On May 29, 2026, Nachaa Chiyo sought help at the Sanctuary Rescue Association of Ang Thong Province, Wat Sanam Chai point.
•Nachaa Chiyo stated he was tricked to work herding ducks for 6,000 baht per month but received no wages for over 4 months, only food.
•The employer sold the entire flock of free-range ducks.
•The employer disappeared without a trace after selling the ducks.
•Nachaa Chiyo had to seek food from a temple to survive because he had no money.
•Nachaa Chiyo decided to walk back to his home in Chiang Mai.
•Sanctuary Rescue Association of Ang Thong Province provided initial assistance, including emergency funds and arranging temporary shelter at Wat Sanam Chai.
•A bus ticket was purchased for Nachaa Chiyo to travel back to Chiang Mai, with his departure scheduled for May 31, 2026.

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Key Quotes

Nachaa Chiyo

"I was tricked from Hua Lamphong to work herding free-range ducks for 6,000 baht per month in Wiset Chai Chan district for over 4 months. I only received food from the employer but not a single baht in wages."

ตนถูกหลอกมาจากหัวลำโพง ให้มาทำงานเลี้ยงเป็ดไล่ทุ่ง เดือนละ 6,000 บาท ในพื้นที่ อ.วิเศษชัยชาญ มานานกว่า 4 เดือน มีเพียงข้าวปลาอาหารจากนายจ้างที่ได้กินอิ่มท้อง แต่กลับไม่ได้รับค่าจ้างแม้แต่บาทเดียว

Chiwara A., Secretary of the Sanctuary Rescue Association of Ang Thong Province

"Sanctuary Rescue Association of Ang Thong Province officers inquired about the story and provided initial assistance, collecting money for travel to send him home to Chiang Mai province."

เจ้าหน้าที่สมาคมกู้ภัยจังหวัดอ่างทอง จึงได้สอบถามเรื่องราวและให้การช่วยเหลือเบื้องต้น พร้อมรวบรวมเงินเป็นค่าเดินทาง เพื่อส่งกลับบ้านที่จังหวัดเชียงใหม่

Key Entities

Person

Nachaa Chiyo(นายอาชา ชิโย)

A 44-year-old man who was deceived into working as a duck herder without pay and sought assistance from a rescue foundation.

Organization

Sanctuary Rescue Association of Ang Thong Province, Wat Sanam Chai point(สมาคมกู้ภัยจังหวัดอ่างทอง จุดเมือง วัดสนามชัย)

An organization that provided assistance, shelter, and transportation for Nachaa Chiyo to return home.

Place

Wat Sanam Chai(วัดสนามชัย)

A temple in Ang Thong that provided temporary shelter and food for Nachaa Chiyo.

Hua Lamphong(หัวลำโพง)ℹ️

The location from which Nachaa Chiyo was lured to work.

Wishet Chai Chan District(อ.วิเศษชัยชาญ)

The district where Nachaa Chiyo was employed to herd ducks.

Ang Thong Province(จ.อ่างทอง)ℹ️

The province where Nachaa Chiyo sought help from the rescue foundation.

Chiang Mai Province(จ.เชียงใหม่)ℹ️

The home province of Nachaa Chiyo.