A Thai woman who collects recyclable garbage hit an unexpected jackpot after selling gold accessories she had gathered from a landfill for years. She walked into a gold shop in Saraburi, hoping to get a small payout, but walked out nearly 20,000 baht richer!
From Trash to Treasure
The woman and her brother had been collecting random gold-looking accessories while sifting through garbage. Curious to see if any were real, she took them to a gold shop, where the owner, Namo, carefully sorted through the pieces.
At first glance, most of the accessories were fake. But after using an X-ray machine, Namo confirmed that five pieces were real gold.
A Shocking Payout
Expecting to make just 1,000 to 2,000 baht, the woman was in for a massive surprise—her collection was worth 19,595 baht! Namo melted the genuine pieces down to determine their total weight, proving their true value.
Viral Reactions & Doubters
Namo shared a video of the transaction on Facebook, which quickly went viral. Some netizens cheered for the woman’s unexpected fortune, while others accused the gold shop owner of making up the story for publicity. Namo, however, insisted it was 100% real and said he was just as shocked as everyone else.
Lost Gold & Landfill Mysteries
The story sparked conversations about lost valuables, with many people sharing their own experiences. One woman admitted to accidentally tossing her gold ring in the trash, while another story from last year told of a Thai woman who spent 30 hours searching a landfill for her 400,000-baht diamond ring—and miraculously found it!
Moral of the story? Maybe it’s time to double-check your trash before taking it out! 🚮✨
