A fortune teller in Thailand has taken predictions to a whole new level, landing himself in hot water with local authorities. Udomsap Mueangkaew, who works as a street fortune teller in Pattaya, was recently arrested after allegedly stealing a client’s mobile phone to ensure his forecast came true.
According to reports, the bizarre incident unfolded after Udomsap gave a reading to a young woman, warning her of impending bad luck. Moments later, he snatched her phone and fled, seemingly determined to make his prophecy a reality. The theft didn’t go unnoticed, and the woman quickly alerted police.
Officers tracked down Udomsap and recovered the stolen device, bringing an end to his short-lived scheme. While fortune telling is a popular pastime in Thailand, this case has sparked plenty of conversation about ethics and trust in the mystical trade.
Locals have expressed shock at the lengths Udomsap went to in order to validate his prediction. Social media users have been quick to weigh in, with many joking that he should have seen his own arrest coming. Authorities confirmed that the fortune teller faces charges of theft, and the incident serves as a reminder that not all predictions are harmless fun.
