Economy
72-Year-Old Woman Seeks Help After Mistakenly Transferring 20,000 Baht
A senior citizen in Kamphaeng Phet is struggling to recover 20,000 baht sent to the wrong bank account after the recipient reportedly spent the funds.
On August 27, 2026, 72-year-old Sawanee, a resident of Sai Ngam District, Kamphaeng Phet, sought assistance from the Phrae Press Club regarding a financial error. According to Khaosod Online, Sawanee accidentally transferred 20,000 baht to the wrong account on August 19 while attempting to send money to her grandchild.
She explained that she had previously used the recipient's account—belonging to a woman named Tongjai—for small, occasional transfers. Due to a lapse in memory, she selected the wrong account from her saved list without verifying the name. Upon realizing the mistake, she contacted Tongjai’s mother, who acknowledged the funds had arrived but claimed her daughter had already spent the entire amount. The mother offered to repay the money in monthly installments of 2,000 baht, stating she had no means to return the full sum immediately.
Sawanee turned to the media after finding that her initial reports to the bank and local police had not yet yielded results, fearing the money might be lost permanently. For residents and travelers, this incident serves as a reminder to double-check recipient names and account details before confirming digital transactions. The case remains ongoing, and it is yet to be confirmed whether legal mediation or banking intervention will successfully facilitate the recovery of the funds.