Buriram Student Accuses Teacher of Sexual Assault and Manipulation

A male teacher in Buriram, Thailand, has been accused of physically abusing and sexually grooming a schoolboy, known as M, for over four years. The victim's sister, Pitchaman, accompanied him to the Buriram Provincial Police Office to follow up on a complaint initially filed six months ago. The pair also spoke with Channel 8, hoping to expedite the investigation.

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The alleged abuse began when M was enrolled in an English class taught by the 48-year-old teacher. M claimed that the teacher provided him with excessive attention and initiated inappropriate physical contact, eventually leading to coercive sexual acts. He alleged that the teacher resorted to violence when he resisted.

M reported that the teacher offered financial assistance, covering daily expenses and accommodation throughout high school and into university. The teacher allegedly exerted control over M's personal life, dictating aspects such as living arrangements and social media activity. M's resulting mental distress led to depression and suicidal behavior before he could seek help and inform his family.

Pitchaman expressed frustration over the lack of action by police and the school, following a report made in October of the previous year. She plans to provide evidence to the Secondary Educational Service Office to push for the teacher's removal. Currently, public statements from both the school and Mueang Buriram Police Station remain absent.

If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai), or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress, or depression. Seek help.

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