Former Bangkok Teacher Arrested for Assaulting Student

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

A 44-year-old ex-primary school teacher, identified as Somkiat, has been apprehended in Bangkok for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student in the presence of her younger sister.

 

The incident took place on March 22 and the victim's parents reported it. The former educator was arrested by Deputy Inspector Prayul Pattulee while trading fried meatballs on a street in Bangkok.

 

Somkiat, who previously taught at a school in Samut Prakan province, was dismissed following the allegations. He then moved back to his home province of Sisaket and later returned to Bangkok for work. He was detained during his street trade.

 

During questioning, Somkiat admitted to the assault on his former student inside his car while her 9-year-old sister was present. He blamed his loss of control for the incident.

 

The victim's parents, upon discovering the incident, demanded 25,000 baht (US$670) in compensation. Somkiat, lacking the complete money, initially paid 10,000 baht (US$270) and agreed to pay the rest in monthly installments of 1,000 baht (US$27). After his dismissal, he resorted to selling fried meatballs in Bangkok for employment.

 

Somkiat was charged with sexually assaulting a minor under 13, regardless of consent, and indecent conduct towards a person under 15, irrespective of their agreement. His detention hearing is due tomorrow.
 

-- 2024-05-01

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[brianthainess]

14 minutes ago, webfact said:

Somkiat was charged with sexually assaulting a minor under 13, regardless of consent, and indecent conduct towards a person under 15, irrespective of their agreement. His detention hearing is due tomorrow.

So just paying out 25k eliminates an arrest. TIT  fry his meat balls.  

[Korat Kiwi]

Monetary compensation is rife in this country when it comes to sexual deviants.  Why for the life of me does this persist? 

 

Lock the sick fakrs up and throw away the key. Hopefully natural justice will be to the fore while they are incarcerated. 

 

These piss weak excuses that are offered just don't cut it.  Black and white cases don't have a defence to worm their way out of punishment. 

 

And the parents should be safeguarding their children against these predators.  I hate to think what my reaction would be should it have occurred to any of my children. 

 

[2long]

The poor kids' parents should be arrested for encouraging child abuse.

They should have aimed high (1,000,000B and castration) in order to deter others and at least take some of the pain away!

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

During questioning, Somkiat admitted to the assault on his former student inside his car while her 9-year-old sister was present. He blamed his loss of control for the incident.

 

The victim's parents, upon discovering the incident, demanded 25,000 baht (US$670) in compensation. Somkiat, lacking the complete money, initially paid 10,000 baht (US$270) and agreed to pay the rest in monthly installments of 1,000 baht (US$27).

I'm not sure which is more sad... the assault or the parents actions?

[john donson]

was he even qualified to be a teacher and buy yourself out of pedo sex for 25k?  

 

why no mandatory jail time of 10-20 years to start

[Bangkok Barry]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Somkiat, who previously taught at a school in Samut Prakan province, was dismissed following the allegations.

 

Can the school director be charged with failing to report a crime?

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The victim's parents, upon discovering the incident, demanded 25,000 baht (US$670) in compensation. Somkiat, lacking the complete money, initially paid 10,000 baht (US$270) and agreed to pay the rest in monthly installments of 1,000 baht (US$27).

 

Nice parents. Only reported him to police when he didn't come up with the full bribe money, it seems.

 

What a wonderful culture.

Edited May 1 by Bangkok Barry

[newbee2022]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

A 44-year-old ex-primary school teacher, identified as Somkiat, has been apprehended in Bangkok for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student in the presence of her younger sister.

 

The incident took place on March 22 and the victim's parents reported it. The former educator was arrested by Deputy Inspector Prayul Pattulee while trading fried meatballs on a street in Bangkok.

 

Somkiat, who previously taught at a school in Samut Prakan province, was dismissed following the allegations. He then moved back to his home province of Sisaket and later returned to Bangkok for work. He was detained during his street trade.

 

During questioning, Somkiat admitted to the assault on his former student inside his car while her 9-year-old sister was present. He blamed his loss of control for the incident.

 

The victim's parents, upon discovering the incident, demanded 25,000 baht (US$670) in compensation. Somkiat, lacking the complete money, initially paid 10,000 baht (US$270) and agreed to pay the rest in monthly installments of 1,000 baht (US$27). After his dismissal, he resorted to selling fried meatballs in Bangkok for employment.

 

Somkiat was charged with sexually assaulting a minor under 13, regardless of consent, and indecent conduct towards a person under 15, irrespective of their agreement. His detention hearing is due tomorrow.
 

-- 2024-05-01

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....and what happened precisely??😳

[Photoguy21]

If it was my daughter he would get a lot more than the police hand out and I am sure many on here would be the same. Why are the parents just reporting such abuse?

[Chris Daley]

I think this is a standard requirement for male Thai teachers.

[scorecard]

1 hour ago, john donson said:

was he even qualified to be a teacher and buy yourself out of pedo sex for 25k?  

 

why no mandatory jail time of 10-20 years to start

 

"why no mandatory jail time of 10-20 years to start" This is spot on, the law should specifically require he be punished as per the pen code, negotiation not allowed.

[proton]

Husband of Mrs old best friend in Surin got 22 year for abusing 2 of his students, he's always maintained innocence, well he would. They don't always get off with a bribe and a wai.

Edited May 1 by proton

[suspectdevice]

8 hours ago, 2long said:

The poor kids' parents should be arrested for encouraging child abuse.

They should have aimed high (1,000,000B and castration) in order to deter others and at least take some of the pain away!

So you would also sell out. You just have a higher price than the parents!