Victims united to report to the Deputy Commander of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police that a female police sergeant deceived them by leasing vehicles across five provinces and then pawned over 50 cars to loan sharks. Some victims tracked down their own vehicles and reported to investigators, only to be told, “You’ve already found your car—what else do you want?” Recently, the sergeant's superiors, including the police chief and station head, ordered a disciplinary investigation and are reviewing criminal offenses, expecting results within 15 days.
At 11:00 a.m. on 11 March 2026, at the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police Headquarters, several car rental operators gathered to file complaints with Police Colonel Jakkrawat Boontaveekulsawat and Police Colonel Khajit Kongprap, Deputy Commanders of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police. They requested swift criminal prosecution and disciplinary action against a female police sergeant from a police station under Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police, known as “Fire Ant,” who had been fraudulently leasing vehicles from multiple operators in southern provinces. The sergeant is suspected of leading a gang.
Currently, victims from Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Surat Thani, and Ranong have come forward, totaling 24 individuals. Each suffered losses of two to three sedans and SUVs, totaling over 50 vehicles. The vehicles leased by deception were then pawned with informal moneylenders. Some operators managed to recover their cars, but many remain missing. Victims in all five provinces have filed complaints with local police stations, but investigations have stalled. Some victims who found their vehicles reported to investigators but were told, “You’ve recovered your car already; what more do you want?”
Ms. Supatya Noofong, a car rental operator and one of the victims who signed the complaint letter, described the female sergeant, holding the rank of sergeant and known as “Fire Ant,” and her team members—Ms. Sompring, Mr. Jom, Mr. Ood, Ms. Wann, Ms. Penpha, and others unknown—who approached operators to lease vehicles. They then pawned these vehicles to informal moneylenders repeatedly, causing losses across five provinces totaling over 50 cars. She personally has recovered two cars that were pawned in Phuket, but many others remain missing. Despite filing complaints, no progress has been made, prompting her to seek justice against the sergeant.
Several other operators expressed frustration to Police Colonels Jakkrawat and Khajit about the lack of progress in investigations, forcing them to track their vehicles independently. When reporting to police, officials allegedly responded that since the vehicles were recovered, there was nothing more to address. This situation has damaged the police's reputation, especially since the perpetrator is a police officer, worsening the public image.
Police Colonel Jakkrawat Boontaveekulsawat, Deputy Commander of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police, said he welcomes the complaints against the female sergeant and has instructed all police stations where victims filed reports to expedite criminal proceedings, as there are multiple victims involved.
Regarding disciplinary matters, the police chief and station heads have been summoned to handle the case directly. The police chief has already formed a disciplinary committee to investigate, which is expected to complete its work within 15 days.