Ploy Chomalli Appeals Court Dismissal of Fraud Case vs Ex-Manager

At the December 20 LBC Clinic launch at Future Park Rangsit, Ploy Chomalli gave an interview addressing the court's dismissal of her fraud lawsuits against former manager Note-Chakriya Samutkiri. 'This happened two or three years ago, but I never posted or spoke about it because I wanted to keep it internal, a court matter. But once the trial ended, Note posted publicly, and I felt I had the right to explain my thoughts and feelings about what happened.'

'Just want to say Note only won at the trial level. I accept the court's decision entirely and respect the court. But the dismissal doesn't mean what Note did to me, Lydia, and my friends was right, transparent, or honest. We must separate fact from fiction. I'll keep fighting through the appeal process.'

Asked how many cases she has, Ploy replied: 'I only pursued one charge. Truthfully, if we dug deeper there are many more, but I'm tired and lazy. I only wanted to join the suit with Lydia's younger sisters and Arin — about 70 charges total. The court dismissed just my one charge, so don't celebrate yet; it's not over. I sued both criminally and civilly — there's a lot — but I only want this one thing. What I experienced is real and true.'

'The court found my evidence insufficient. We're a bit saddened and disappointed, but who would think someone would do this to us? We weren't prepared, didn't gather evidence, didn't catch them red-handed. A prepared person versus an unprepared one — they're different.'

On appeal evidence: 'We'll need to find clearer evidence. On my side, documents show quite clearly there were non-transparent matters I wasn't aware of. The judge ruled this way, so we respect the court, but we'll appeal and keep fighting.'

Did you meet in court? 'We saw each other throughout the trial but didn't speak. Note testified he was a broker, never my manager, and never asked me to post his number on Instagram. Does it hurt like this?'

'It hurts. What he did saddened me deeply. I heard him say those words to my face. In court he's forbidden from lying, right? Hearing him speak like that slapped me in the face — it was shocking, heartbreaking.'

What was his role when you started working together? 'Note worked for Lydia first; he was a dancer paired with Lydia. Then Lydia appointed him as manager. We'd been like family for a long time. Lydia had Note come look after me. He saw I could manage myself, and Lydia felt sorry for Note, so he joined.'

Was there a written contract? 'There was no written agreement stating she is my manager. It was a verbal agreement. I guess I lose on this point. Behaviorally, everyone knew he was our manager, but the court doesn't recognize that. The court looks for written proof of a management contract.'

Will there be a settlement? 'Honestly, his lawyer previously offered to settle three or four times. We said no. 'I think that's that.' We...'

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