Law
Contractor Seeks Legal Aid Following Marital Dispute
A 54-year-old contractor has publicly alleged that his wife of 12 years engaged in an affair with his employee and misappropriated gold assets.
On September 9, 2026, a 54-year-old stainless steel contractor known as 'Chang Sek' appeared on the Thai television program Hone-Krasae to seek legal assistance regarding a domestic dispute. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the contractor claims that his 34-year-old wife, whom he has been with for 12 years, had been involved in an extramarital affair with one of his employees.
Chang Sek alleged that he had provided significant financial support to his wife throughout their relationship, including funding multiple cosmetic procedures and accumulating gold assets. He claims that after becoming suspicious of her behavior, he installed a GPS tracker on her vehicle, which eventually led him to discover her at a private residence with the employee. Furthermore, the contractor alleges that his wife misappropriated approximately 12 baht of gold that he had previously accumulated. He stated that he has attempted to recover the assets, but his requests have been evaded.
For residents and expatriates in Thailand, this case highlights the complexities of domestic legal disputes involving shared assets and personal relationships. While the contractor has sought help from the 'Thanakrit Volunteer Team' to pursue legal action, the allegations regarding the misappropriation of property and the details of the affair remain claims made by one party. The situation is currently a matter of public discussion, and the legal validity of the claims regarding the gold and the nature of the relationship will need to be determined through formal legal channels.
