Take a Reel Ride: The Curious Case of Audrey Tay May Li
Picture this: a woman who once steered her life along a tidy path as a PR consultant suddenly finds herself stuck behind a traffic‑light pole because of a drug‑laden detour. That’s the story of Audrey Tay May Li, a 45‑year‑old who’s been juggling a career, a runaway drug habit, and court‑ordered chaos.
It All Started in 2015
- September 27, 2015: Tay whisks herself to a Thai restaurant in Orchard Towers.
- In a twist of fate, a transsexual patron named “Jeri” offers what sounds like a spa treatment but turns out to be a “relax” powder.
- Under the glow of the night, Tay snorts the first line of the mysterious powder—identified later as ketamine (“K”)—while Jeri follows suit.
- She hops out of the restaurant, ready for a night of fusion cuisine… and chaos.
The Road to a Police Stand‑In
Driving down Newton Road after her “night out,” toner’s arsenal of anxieties hit the brakes unexpectedly. Her car right‑off Central Motorway and swiftly collided with the waiting traffic‑light pole. The impact toppled the pole and cruelly blocked a three‑lane road—turns out, an accidental demolition spree.
Police and paramedics rushed to the crash site, finding Tay with slurred speech, dilated eyes, and a subplot of actual ketamine riding. The police took a tape note: “Tay admitted to taking ketamine.” In a dramatic twist, the court recorded her as “intoxicated” on that caustic morning.
When Bail Turns into a Slip‑Slide
- After the first arrest, salaried court bail was supposed to keep her off the streets.
- However, a relapse knocked her back into that sticky slab of drugs, which was confirmed by a botched urine test.
- Her habitual switching to drugs twice a week, a fact she confessed at a psychiatric assessment, wasn’t much of a surprise.
- She even last bit of ketamine happened at the petrol station toilet on 9‑Oct, when her driver stopped for a quick refuel, proving her “inspired” motivation knew no bounds.
The Legal Circus
The court had her take the stage with：
- Three drug‑related pleas: Ketamine, benzodiazepines, and the “oops” moment.
- One careless driving plea: “I hit a traffic-light pole. I know it sounds tame, I wasn’t tame, but… c’mon, let me get in the ‘no regrets’ lane.”
- Meanwhile, the judge set a stage for five more drug‑related charges that will be considered during sentencing.
Family in the Spotlight
In a twist of irony, Audrey’s mother, business magnate Jannie Chan (72), is making headlines as well. She’s facing a two‑week jail term for contempt of court after defaming her ex‑husband. Yet, in the same hearing, she speaks about her daughter’s PTSD, a detail that paint a more personal, emotional side as the barrel of a public case.
The Verdict and Bail
Tay currently rides on a $50,000 bail. “I’m sorry this is happening,” she says, hinting that this bit of sentence could be the last scroll in a legal book for her.
We’ll keep our eyes on the sentencing docket in hopes that the court might go beyond punishment and serve better‑mentored strategies. Until then, let’s wish Audrey safe navigation back on the road—pun intended.
