“Lily Nguyen” has fired back at Pu Manthana, stating, “If you have the audacity, I can forgive your debt.” She claims she is not afraid of being sued and is prepared to counter-sue, refusing any apologies and demanding only cash.
On July 7, 2024, at 2:00 pm, Lookmee Rasamee and other creditors, including actress Lily Nguyen, arrived at Decha’s lawyer’s office. The lawyer was appointed to sue the debtor because the other party had threatened to go to jail if he did not receive the money.
Following the former model Lookmee – Rasamee Thongsiripraisri’s statement, she revealed that a former actress and beauty queen’s husband, who is a politician, borrowed money and issued a bad check for 2 million baht. This debt had been demanded previously but went unpaid.
Pu Manthana Himathongkam and Mr. Hans – Phakdeehan Himathongkam subsequently appointed a lawyer, Lun Watanavanich, to handle the case. They claimed that the other party was charging unfair interest and reported the matter to the media, alleging damage to their families.
Ruan Lili opened up regarding the situation today. She addressed Pumantana‘s allegations, denying Lily’s involvement with a scammer who supposedly caused Pu to lose 500,000 baht. She insists this claim is untrue and that the person in question was actually someone Pu knew.
According to Lili, she met the individual, Kor Kai, at a restaurant by chance. They exchanged LINE contact information and talked, but they were not close. Kor Kai learned regarding Li’s alleged fraud of 50 million baht and reached out in support, marking their first encounter. A month later, Pu confided in Lily regarding being defrauded of 100 million baht in land and, feeling overwhelmed, invited her to dinner in Thonglor. Lily had already made plans with Kor Kai, who was distressed and apologetic regarding his lack of friends. She invited him to join them for dinner with Pu.
At the restaurant, Pu mentioned his land loss and Kor Kai offered help. Lili witnessed Kor Kai stating he would assist without any financial cost. However, Pu later requested a meeting at an Italian restaurant where Kor Kai and Lily were not close, and Lily was unaware of the situation. Initially, Kor Kai claimed he had not lost any money, yet later stated he needed to pay an adult for a management fee amounting to 400,000 baht. Pu and Lili wanted to stop the operation due to Pu’s financial constraints, but Kor Kai argued that his word with the adults might not be broken. He insisted that Pu owed 400,000 baht, but then transferred the money from his account to an adult supposedly helping Pu. When they requested the bill, they asked Lily to transfer 100,000 baht to Kor Kai as well.
Lily revealed she only had 250,000 baht in her account and was unable to help. Despite this, Kor Kai tried to convince her to assist to protect Pu’s interests. However, Kor Kai ultimately failed to deliver on his promised assistance and the situation deteriorated.
Following these events, Lily’s son was hospitalized, requiring her to use her remaining funds to pay insurance for her son and mother. Pu lied to her, claiming her son needed 70,000 baht and that he would pay her back in the evening. He explained he needed the money to sign a contract and secure a job, following which he would repay. However, Lily has not received any money to date and has documentation to support her claims.
Lily previously lent Pu 800,000 baht, of which he only repaid 200,000 baht. She had never demanded repayment or charged interest; this was solely Pu’s initiative. With the recent events, the total debt owed is now 670,000 baht.
Lily expressed disinterest in the outstanding 670,000 baht, emphasizing that a larger fraud of 100 million baht she experienced years ago had not bothered her. She feels it is unnecessary to pursue the smaller debt and would even forgive it if Pu had the audacity. Lily claims she is tired of waiting for payment and regrets not being more assertive in money matters, as this may have prevented larger losses. She considers forgiving the debt an act of merit, hoping it will help Pu see the truth.
Should Lily’s statements hold any inaccuracies, she challenges Pu to reveal the truth. She declares that should he sue her, she will retaliate. She will not accept apologies and will only accept cash. Lily claims that “Teacher Li” (possibly a reference to herself) is angry and that the situation is unfair to her. She implies that if Pu’s actions were driven by her words, then he should not pursue legal action, as she will also sue him.
Previously, Pu had repeatedly asked Lily to find investors for him and claimed to be helping her career. She claims he has not delivered on any of these promises except for taking her to a film set once. This experience initially made her happy, so she lent him money.
Lily is tired of dealing with Pu and has forgiven his debt, as she has been hurt in the past. She refuses to engage with him further but has been informed Pu and Han intend to sue her. She will not beg for mercy from them, feeling this would be futile. However, she appeals to the public, village chief, and town chief for support. Lily, a foreigner, expresses love for Thailand and appreciates the country’s generosity. She cherishes the Buddhist teachings and Thailand’s landscape, believing in the goodness of Thais. She requests the authorities’ assistance as she feels helpless and unfamiliar with the law. She admits to using harsh words due to her emotions, urging them to understand her anger and protect her from further harm.
Lily Nguyen Fires Back at Pu Manthana: “If You Are Shameless Enough, I Can Forgive Your Debt”
The ongoing legal battle between actress Lily Nguyen and Pu Manthana Himathongkam took a heated turn today, with Nguyen firing back at Manthana’s allegations and declaring she will not accept any apologies, only cash.
The Meeting at the Lawyer’s Office
On July 7, 2024, a group of creditors, including actress Lily Nguyen and former model Lookmee Rasamee Thongsiripraisri, met with Decha’s lawyer to discuss the legal action once morest Pu Manthana. The lawyer was appointed to pursue legal action following Manthana threatened to go to jail if he might not obtain the funds owed to him.
Lookmee, a former model and actress, alleged that a politician and the husband of a former actress and beauty queen borrowed money from her and issued a bad check worth 2 million baht. Despite repeated demands, she stated she never received her money back.
Pu Manthana, through his lawyer Lun Watanavanich, responded by stating that the other party was charging unfair interest rates and had reported the issue to the media, causing damage to his family members.
Lily Nguyen’s Rebuttal and Clarifications
Following these statements, Nguyen took to the media to set the record straight and address Manthana’s accusations. She refuted his claims that she introduced a scammer to him, leading to a loss of 500,000 baht.
Nguyen clarified that the individual Manthana labeled as a scammer was someone he knew from a restaurant. She emphasized that they were not close and met briefly when the individual, referred to as P’Kor Kai, expressed support following learning regarding Nguyen’s 50 million baht fraud incident.
She detailed an incident where Manthana, facing alleged financial distress from a land scam, invited her to dinner. Nguyen had a pre-existing appointment with P’Kor Kai, who claimed to be heartbroken over a lack of friends, and invited him to the dinner as well.
During the dinner, Manthana reiterated his 100 million baht land scam issue, and P’Kor Kai offered to help. Nguyen claimed that P’Kor Kai stated he would assist without requiring any money. However, Manthana subsequently requested a meeting at an Italian restaurant, where P’Kor Kai allegedly requested a management fee of 400,000 baht.
The Money Transfer and Disputes
Nguyen and Manthana argued once morest the fee, but P’Kor Kai insisted on payment, stating that he mightn’t lose face. He allegedly transferred the money from his account to an “adult” who claimed to be assisting Manthana. After showing the bill, P’Kor Kai asked Nguyen to transfer 100,000 baht to him.
Nguyen, despite having only 250,000 baht in her account and no capacity to assist, felt pressured to help protect Manthana’s interests. However, she later claimed that P’Kor Kai failed to provide the promised assistance, “sliding down,” according to her words.
Nguyen stated that following her son’s hospitalization and using her remaining finances for insurance, Manthana requested 70,000 baht, promising to repay in the evening. He claimed the money was needed for a contract and a job, but Nguyen never received her money back, despite having all the evidence.
Forgiving the Debt and a Final Message
Nguyen, having previously lent Manthana 800,000 baht, and only receiving 200,000 baht back, forgave the remaining 670,000 baht. She cited her previous fraud experience and the fact that Manthana had never asked for the money back or charged interest, while he had previously levied interest once morest her.
She claimed to be tired of waiting and being a “bad debt collector,” stating that her 670,000 baht debt was insignificant compared to the 100 million baht fraud she endured.
Nguyen firmly stated that she would not accept any apologies from Manthana and his associates, and she would pursue legal action once morest them if they sued her. She urged them to accept her decision to forgive the debt as an act of charity and “merit” and called upon Manthana to “see the Dharma.”
Nguyen further stated that she was tired of Manthana’s promises and his failure to fulfill his end of the bargain, including his promise to help with her career.
While she expressed fatigue with Manthana, she also conveyed her fear of the unknown and her reliance on the kindness of the Thai people. She acknowledged that she used strong language due to emotion but wished to emphasize her resilience and her refusal to be stepped on.
This case continues to unfold with both parties alleging various claims once morest each other. The public awaits the legal processes and the outcome of this high-profile conflict.
