It was almost devastating after Jane Tienphosuwan learned the truth that she had been betrayed by her close friend Nana Rybena who deceived her out of 5 million baht, saying it would be invested in a Thai restaurant in America. Jane fully trusted this and transferred the full 5 million baht, sending 500,000 baht daily until the total was reached. Later, she discovered the truth that she had been scammed, which deeply saddened her. She never imagined a close friend of over 30 years could do such a thing. However, Nana later told the media that the debt owed to Jane was 2.9 million baht, which does not match the amount Jane transferred.
Recently, during a live selling session, someone asked Jane why she was only defrauded of a smaller amount. Jane openly explained without holding back, saying that
“Because I’m poor. Anyone who’s a real fan knows that my money is with my mother. My mother has been keeping every single baht since I entered the industry. Since I returned from America, I’ve worked since I was about 12 or 13, but I never saved money myself. Even when I received checks from advertisements, I’d toss them away because I didn’t realize they were checks—I thought they were just pieces of paper.
I never cared about money because it’s just numbers; I didn’t want to deal with it because it’s stressful. So, I gave all the money to my mother to keep. Therefore, all my money is with her. I want to advise everyone to entrust your money to your mother. At least if our luck is bad but hers is good, it balances out. Or if we’re foolish, our mother isn’t, she can see through things. That’s our good fortune.
So, the money lost is money that I slowly saved up for my daughter, Nola. I told myself I wouldn’t lose it. The real luck is that my mother kept the money for me. If she hadn’t, I might have lost even more. Honestly, I’m poor. It’s a blessing that from the time I entered the industry until last year, my mother kept it for me. That’s the good fortune of Jane Tienphosuwan.”
At that time, I wanted to have something for my daughter’s future. He said they would open a restaurant branch and asked if I wanted to invest. I said yes, so I transferred the money immediately. I didn’t ask a single question, not even one, because she was a close friend. I just transferred the money. I didn’t want to ask about the restaurant details; I just sent whatever she asked for right then.
I’m someone who transfers money quickly—less than a minute. I dislike owing anyone money. My mother taught me since I was young not to be in debt. She said if you don’t have money, don’t buy things or pay in installments that make you stressed every month. If you’re not ready or don’t have the money, save it first. Then, when you’re ready, you can buy.
Installment payments can be good for some people, but my mother said if you miss a payment one month, it’s even more stressful. She taught me not to buy anything if I wasn’t ready or to live beyond my means. So, I don’t buy or pay in installments.”
Because I saved money for my daughter, I gave it to her as money I set aside. I thought at least she could have assets or money that grows in the future when she studies abroad. My mother has no relatives to help us, so this is really what she’s done for us.
I transferred the money and it was like building a dream. After the first installment, I told my friend, “I’ve transferred it.” I was very happy because I dreamed of living in New York. I wanted to have something for my daughter, Nola, to be proud of. I talked to Nola for months about how she wanted the restaurant to look. I told her I was investing in a restaurant for her and asked if she liked the colors. She said she liked those colors.
This is a detail no one knows, and people might think, “Jane only lost a small amount, just a few million baht, why is she so upset?” But it’s not about the money; it’s about the dream that someone you love built for you. That’s what hurts.”
When asked how long the transfers took place, Jane said, “Oh, every time I transferred, she’d say, ‘I’ve sent it. We’re going to do something together, friend. We’re going to have a future together.’ That’s what hurts me more than the amount. You can always make money, but the value from the heart that flows out can never be retrieved.”
Especially since it wasn’t my money—it was my daughter’s money. I intended to build something for her future when she studies abroad. This is what I truly did for her. It’s a legacy from my mother. I tell my daughter every night; it’s a little dream we share. I sleep with Nola every night and tell her, ‘Nola, mommy has transferred the money. The restaurant will be like this. Is there anything special you want?’ Imagine if she asked me, what would I say? I honestly don’t know. She’s grown now and knows everything. She knows when I cry; she knows I’m hurt.”
Today, I believe everyone is hurt equally. No one feels more or less pain. Everyone is equally hurt. This teaches everyone a lesson. This pain will last a long time. I haven’t talked to anyone about it because I’ve been very busy. Lately, my mood has been up and down, like menopause.”
Despite what happened, I never see my friend as an enemy, nor as cruel or cold-blooded. I still love her and see the good sides she showed me. When I broke up with a man, I didn’t cry this much, but here I am crying. This person was part of over half my life. We talked every day. I knew even the color of her underwear. It’s so deep inside.”
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