Bangkok: Lukmee Rasmi' wins lawsuit against former celebrity, court orders debtor to pay 2 million baht in compensation, including 15 percent interest, 'Lawyer Decha' reveals if debt is not paid within 30 days, prepare to file for asset seizure and bankruptcy.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Rasami Thongsiripraisri, known as Lukmee, a famous model, along with Mr. Decha Kittiwittayanan, also referred to as Lawyer Decha, and Ms. Amnuayphon Maneewan, or Lawyer Kung, held a press conference about the case involving a debtor, a former renowned actor. The actor had borrowed money and issued a bad check for 2 million baht without fulfilling the repayment terms outlined in the contract.
Lawyer Decha explained that Lukmee had filed a lawsuit against the debtor for breaching the loan agreement, which included a principal amount of 2 million baht with an annual interest rate of 15 percent. The court confirmed the loan agreement as legally binding, with the interest rate adhering to legal limits. Despite some repayments totaling 260,000 baht, the outstanding debt remained approximately 1,700,000 baht.
The court proceedings revealed that there was an invitation to invest, yet no dividends were paid, leading Lukmee to sue for fraud and violations of the Check Act at the Phra Nakhon Tai District Court. The debtor requested the return of 9 checks, but the court determined these checks were genuine debts repayments, not guarantees as claimed by the defendant. Allegations of a fake contract were dismissed, as evidence showed that the contract was completed and legitimate, with no illegal debt involved.
Lawyer Decha further stated that the debtor was ordered to pay a principal of 1,739,000 baht, plus 15% interest, amounting to 2,065,062 baht, alongside 3,000 baht in legal fees. The court concluded there was no illegal lending or excessive interest charges. If the debtor fails to pay within 30 days, an execution warrant will be issued, potentially leading to asset seizure or a bankruptcy filing if no assets are available.
Ms. Rasami expressed satisfaction with the ruling and urged caution for others considering investment invitations. She acknowledged concerns about recovering the money, given the debtor's history of irregular payments. Moving forward, she intends to pursue legal action against the debtor for filing a false report regarding illicit lending practices, as the court upheld the contract's legality.
Lawyer Kung informed the media of additional legal proceedings the debtor faces, including a Cheque Act fraud case scheduled for a verdict on June 17, and three defamation cases pending further investigation and testimony examination.