Supamas revealed that "Chang Nueng," owner of the Facebook page "WanJeab Home Construction," failed to appear for the Consumer Protection Office (CPO) summons and did not give a statement. She ordered a reissuance of the summons and expedited a financial investigation expected to take 15 days, with the case anticipated to close within two months.
On 13 May 2026, Ms. Supamas Isarapakdi, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office and supervisor of the Consumer Protection Office (CPO), provided an update on the case involving Mr. Kriangkrai Rawai Klang, also known as "Chang Nueng," a contractor and owner of the Facebook page. "WanJeab Home Construction" Following the CPO's lawful summons of the accused to give a statement on 12 May 2026 at the CPO office, Mr. Kriangkrai did not appear as scheduled. Meanwhile, 40 out of 60 victims did come to provide statements. This lack of attendance prevented mediation, prompting the CPO to issue another summons for the accused to appear.
"I have instructed the CPO to issue a summons for the accused to appear and give a statement following legal procedures strictly. Failure to appear carries criminal penalties of imprisonment up to one month, a fine up to 20,000 baht, or both. Additionally, the CPO is compiling evidence to consider civil litigation on behalf of victims and is acting as a liaison for victims in fraud cases with the Crime Suppression Division and the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD)," Ms. Supamas said.
Ms. Supamas added that the CPO has requested a financial audit from banks, which will take approximately 15 days. Penalties for breach of contract may include imprisonment up to one year, fines up to 200,000 baht, or both. Advertising violations carry penalties of imprisonment up to six months, fines up to 100,000 baht, or both. The timeline for the CPO's case against the accused is expected to be no longer than two months.
Ms. Supamas also addressed the case involving Modern Tech Co., Ltd., another home construction case. The Consumer Protection Committee resolved in its 5/2025 meeting to proceed with civil litigation against one party. Subsequently, about 60 to 70 additional consumer complaints were received, but the company has registered for dissolution with the Department of Business Development. The CPO will gather additional relevant evidence to present to the Consumer Protection Committee for further steps. Criminal proceedings involving 90 cases have been forwarded to the CPPD, which is currently taking additional statements for case files. The CPO itself has already issued two violation warnings.
She urged the public to always thoroughly check online services or purchases before deciding, verifying that what is offered matches the advertisement, checking the history of contractors and companies before signing contracts, and avoiding paying large deposits disproportionate to the work. If violations are found, the CPO will strictly enforce both civil and criminal laws to ensure no business exploits consumers.