A British woman who claimed she was wrongly jailed in Thailand over a row at work was caught on CCTV boasting ‘I can do what I like' before attacking a businessman and ransacking his home.

Rachel Stallard, a private estates consultant from Bournemouth, said she spent 'four days and nights' in a jail cell with almost no food or water after a dispute with a client led to her being arrested and charged with 'seven of the most serious charges there are in Thailand'.

She claimed on LinkedIn that she flew to the country to collect 30,000 GBP in unpaid wages but was then thrown in a Thai prison cell with no food or water before being forced to bribe a police guard to give her scraps.

However, police today branded her a liar and released shocking CCTV footage that shows Rachel ransacking the alleged victim's apartment while she says 'I can do what I like'.

A male alleged accomplice is then seen in the video wrestling the terrified victim, Stefano Schiavi, 47, from Italy, in a headlock and pinning him down while choking him. Rachel then walks over and appears to hand the man a cable tie.

Officers said that both Rachel and the male suspect attacked the victim, who suffered severe injuries across his neck and chest.

Police Colonel Pansa Amarapitak, superintendent of Thong Lor Police Station, said: 'Regarding the claim, that Rachel Stallard was put in jail for four days and nights, it is not true.

'She was arrested around 7 pm on November 18, 2024, under the arrest warrant issued by Bangkok South Criminal Court for interrogation.

'On the morning of November 20, she was transferred from police custody to Bangkok South Criminal Court, which is where her arrest warrant was issued.

'We placed her in detention under the court at 11 am before she applied for bail on the same day. She was actually detained for under 48 hours.

'Because the information she posted online was not true, we will take legal action against her.

'As for the case, we have gathered evidence and will submit the opinion to the inquiry officer to proceed with charges, including theft by violence in a dwelling, attempting to commit theft by violence in a dwelling, trespassing, illegal detention, causing injury to another person, and extortion.

'The victim has a doctor's certificate confirming injuries to his neck and chest, with no weapon used, but rather being hit by two suspects who are now under legal action.

'As for feeding suspects under detention, we provided three meals a day, with the last meal at 4pm.

'She was arrested on November 18 and felt hungry around 7pm, so we contacted the UK Embassy. They contacted us and sent an interpreter before she handed over money to the UK Embassy staff to buy her a meal at Burger King.

'Regarding the use of a phone in the cell, she asked for permission from an officer, saying that she needed to call her relatives, lawyer, and the embassy before the officer took her phone back after a while.

'The police did not take any bribe. If it is true, she can report that to me immediately, and I will take action against those responsible.'

Rachel claims was was found guilty of two of the seven charges, 'before even giving a statement'.

She claims she has lost 14,000 GBP on her bail and 24,000 GBP in legal fees and is awaiting her trial in six to eight years.

The consultant said she spent 70,000 GBP to be able to return home and is now 'broke and in debt', trying to rebuild her life.

She added: 'I had to call my 80 yr old mum and explain I was probably going to prison for 20 years, and to tell my daughter as I only had the one call.

'All because a client who has millions didn't want to pay his staff wages or my fees.'

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson said: 'We supported a British woman who was arrested in Thailand and were in contact with the local authorities'