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ไทย 11 January 2023
Pol.Gen. Surachet Hakpal, Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, held a meeting at Bo Phut Police Station, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, to follow up on a progress of the case of the international school teacher in Koh Samui who has been accused of molesting a kindergarten pupil.
Based on the statement given by the victim, the accused touched his genitals several times between August and November 2022, leading to an arrest with a warrant on a charge of committing an indecent act on a child not yet over fifteen years of age and committing child abuse physically or mentally, of which the accused plead not guilty. On 6 January 2023, the case’s inquiry officer submitted an opinion recommending prosecution to a public prosecutor. To date, the accused has been held in custody according to the court’s order. .
Because of its sensitive nature, Pol.Gen. Surachet instructed officers in charge to thoroughly gather evidences and investigate all concerned witnesses without bias. He also urged parents to always pay attention to children. If there is a suspicion of molestation, call 191 or 1599, or report to a local police for assistance.
