Bride-to-be in Prachin Buri considers civil lawsuit against runaway groom

The bride, 24, whose name was withheld, waited in vain for her affianced, Boonyoung, 26, whose surname was withheld, at the wedding ceremony on Sunday.
The groom later called to say he had not been able to raise Bt200,000 in cash and five baht in gold for the dowry in time.
The wedding ceremony was planned at the bride’s house in Tambon Yanree in Kabin Buri district, Prachin Buri province.
The bridge’s aunt, who was referred to only as “Bee”, said the bride had filed a complaint with police, who suggested the family file a civil lawsuit for the cost of the wedding preparations instead.
Bee said the family might appoint a lawyer to demand compensation of Bt100,000. She said the bride’s family had hired a caterer to serve a Chinese-style lunch for 40 tables, which cost Bt2,200 per table, printed invitations for 200 guests, and incurred various other expenses.
Bee said her niece had been in a relationship with Boonyong for six years before she agreed to marry him. She also had quit her job a Samut Prakan factory and planned to work abroad with him, the aunt added.
The bride returned to her rented room in Samut Prakan on Monday to pack her belongings to return to Prachin Buri. She also planned to return her rented wedding dress.
Bee said the family of the groom had sent her an SMS telling her not to file a complaint with police or file a lawsuit, while threatening that the groom would accuse her niece of having a relationship with another man.
“This further hurt our feelings, so my niece will never go back to him,” Bee said.