Thai girl in critical condition after 1,000 baht drinking challenge

[snoop1130]

 

A 13 year old Thai girl remains in critical condition in an intensive care unit after being challenged to drink alcohol to win 1,000 baht at an ordination ceremony at a temple in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

The girl’s grandmother, 72 year old Aui, filed a complaint against a Thai man who tricked her granddaughter, A, into drinking an excessive amount of alcohol for cash at Nong Boon Mak Police Station yesterday, June 10. A lost consciousness immediately after drinking the booze and was rushed to Nong Boon Mak Hospital after the incident.

 

Her condition was severe, prompting the hospital to transfer her to Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital for better treatment and medical equipment.

 

A’s relative submitted a video of the incident to the police as evidence. The video showed A and a 13 year old boy drinking alcohol from bottles while a group of Thai men gathered and cheered them on.

 

Aui revealed to the police and Channel 7 that A took part in an ordination ceremony alongside her friends at a temple near her residence on June 9, the day of the incident.

 

She explained that A typically attended such ceremonies to gather money scattered by monks. Aui expressed this necessity due to her challenging circumstances: she lives with 13 family members, including elderly individuals, children under 16, and disabled persons, all relying on her for support.

 

Suspects remain at large

 

Aui learned from witnesses that a Thai man, featured in the video, challenged A and her friend to drink half a bottle of alcohol for 1,000 baht, and A agreed.

 

A lost consciousness and collapsed immediately after finishing the bottle. The boy who drank with her was fine, despite being heavily drunk after the challenge.

 

The boy’s mother urged the man who issued the challenge and his friends involved in the incident to take responsibility for both children.

 

An investigating officer reported they would summon everyone in the video to the police station for questioning. The charges and punishment depend on the severity of A’s condition. They would be initially charged under the Child Protection Act including:

 

• Section 26(5): forcing, threatening, inducing, encouraging, or allowing children to behave inappropriately or perform obscene acts.
• Section 26(6): hiring or inviting children to work or perform actions that may be harmful to the body or mind.
• Section 26(10) selling trading, giving alcohol or cigarettes to children.

 

The penalty will be imprisonment of up to three months, a fine of up to 30,000 baht, or both.

 

They also face a penalty of up to three years, a fine of up to 6,000 baht, or both for putting the girl in a critical condition. They would also face more penalties if the girl died.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Photo via Facebook/ สำนักข่าวไอเอ็นเอ็น : innnews

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-06-11

 

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[Tropicalevo]

9 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

A typically attended such ceremonies to gather money scattered by monks. Aui expressed this necessity due to her challenging circumstances: she lives with 13 family members, including elderly individuals, children under 16, and disabled persons, all relying on her for support.

Poor lass. 13 years old and supporting this lot.

I wonder how many of the 13 family members will actually receive the 10,000 baht vote bribe.

Are any likely to have smart phones/internet?

[Presnock]

10 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

 

A 13 year old Thai girl remains in critical condition in an intensive care unit after being challenged to drink alcohol to win 1,000 baht at an ordination ceremony at a temple in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

The girl’s grandmother, 72 year old Aui, filed a complaint against a Thai man who tricked her granddaughter, A, into drinking an excessive amount of alcohol for cash at Nong Boon Mak Police Station yesterday, June 10. A lost consciousness immediately after drinking the booze and was rushed to Nong Boon Mak Hospital after the incident.

 

Her condition was severe, prompting the hospital to transfer her to Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital for better treatment and medical equipment.

 

A’s relative submitted a video of the incident to the police as evidence. The video showed A and a 13 year old boy drinking alcohol from bottles while a group of Thai men gathered and cheered them on.

 

Aui revealed to the police and Channel 7 that A took part in an ordination ceremony alongside her friends at a temple near her residence on June 9, the day of the incident.

 

She explained that A typically attended such ceremonies to gather money scattered by monks. Aui expressed this necessity due to her challenging circumstances: she lives with 13 family members, including elderly individuals, children under 16, and disabled persons, all relying on her for support.

 

Suspects remain at large

 

Aui learned from witnesses that a Thai man, featured in the video, challenged A and her friend to drink half a bottle of alcohol for 1,000 baht, and A agreed.

 

A lost consciousness and collapsed immediately after finishing the bottle. The boy who drank with her was fine, despite being heavily drunk after the challenge.

 

The boy’s mother urged the man who issued the challenge and his friends involved in the incident to take responsibility for both children.

 

An investigating officer reported they would summon everyone in the video to the police station for questioning. The charges and punishment depend on the severity of A’s condition. They would be initially charged under the Child Protection Act including:

 

• Section 26(5): forcing, threatening, inducing, encouraging, or allowing children to behave inappropriately or perform obscene acts.
• Section 26(6): hiring or inviting children to work or perform actions that may be harmful to the body or mind.
• Section 26(10) selling trading, giving alcohol or cigarettes to children.

 

The penalty will be imprisonment of up to three months, a fine of up to 30,000 baht, or both.

 

They also face a penalty of up to three years, a fine of up to 6,000 baht, or both for putting the girl in a critical condition. They would also face more penalties if the girl died.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Photo via Facebook/ สำนักข่าวไอเอ็นเอ็น : innnews

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-06-11

 

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a 13-year old girl having to take care of 13 other members living with her?  what a great wat that must be to foster this kind of acty to get money - oh learned it from the govt I guess.  SICK for sure

[smedly]

14 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

An investigating officer reported they would summon everyone in the video to the police station for questioning. The charges and punishment depend on the severity of A’s condition. They would be initially charged under the Child Protection Act including:

 

• Section 26(5): forcing, threatening, inducing, encouraging, or allowing children to behave inappropriately or perform obscene acts.
• Section 26(6): hiring or inviting children to work or perform actions that may be harmful to the body or mind.
• Section 26(10) selling trading, giving alcohol or cigarettes to children.

 

The penalty will be imprisonment of up to three months, a fine of up to 30,000 baht, or both.

 

They also face a penalty of up to three years, a fine of up to 6,000 baht, or both for putting the girl in a critical condition. They would also face more penalties if the girl died.

not nearly enough, these so called adults should be facing a long jail sentence 

[ikke1959]

Thai society is amazing sometimes. Nobody interferes when an underaged is going to drink alcohol?

[BangkokReady]

19 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

Thai society is amazing sometimes. Nobody interferes when an underaged is going to drink alcohol?

 

At a temple no less!  I wonder what the men had planned if the 13 year old girl hadn't gotten sick...

[ikke1959]

2 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

At a temple no less!  I wonder what the men had planned if the 13 year old girl hadn't gotten sick...

I don' t want even think of that

[watchcat]

11 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Thai society is amazing sometimes. Nobody interferes when an underaged is going to drink alcohol?

 

Money is No 1 in Thailand

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

She explained that A typically attended such ceremonies to gather money scattered by monks. Aui expressed this necessity due to her challenging circumstances: she lives with 13 family members, including elderly individuals, children under 16, and disabled persons, all relying on her for support.

A sad situation..

[nobodysfriend]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

he video showed A and a 13 year old boy drinking alcohol from bottles while a group of Thai men gathered and cheered them on.

 

Ugly and stupid brainless idiots .

Poor girl , with 13 family members on her back , somebody should take her out of this misery , find a better place to live ...

 

 

[steven100]

probably 13 lazy no good for nothings  ....  it really is a weird place. 

[JimHuaHin]

Thainess inaction.  I have heard of similar stories over the years.  Totally irresponsible and disgusting.  Is there any hope for this country?

[steven100]

15 minutes ago, JimHuaHin said:

Thainess inaction.  I have heard of similar stories over the years.  Totally irresponsible and disgusting.  Is there any hope for this country?

nope

[ChipButty]

There is only one religion in Thailand and thats Money,

[Ralf001]

 

what booze was in the bottle ?

[Purdey]

Looks like she just needed the money and took the responsibility for getting it. Families this poor get no assistance from society.

[HalAndLois]

21 hours ago, Presnock said:

a 13-year old girl having to take care of 13 other members living with her?  what a great wat that must be to foster this kind of acty to get money - oh learned it from the govt I guess.  SICK for sure

Can no one on this forum read?  It's the grandmother who claims that she is supporting 13 people.  

[Presnock]

4 minutes ago, HalAndLois said:

Can no one on this forum read?  It's the grandmother who claims that she is supporting 13 people.  

I just read the report again and it sure looks to me the way the sentence reads, supports the 13 others.  Poorly written to say otherwise.

[RickG16]

2 hours ago, ChipButty said:

There is only one religion in Thailand and thats Money,

The big question is, did Peter Beardsley ever make a first team appearance for United?

[n00dle]

21 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A typically attended such ceremonies to gather money scattered by monks. Aui expressed this necessity due to her challenging circumstances: she lives with 13 family members, including elderly individuals, children under 16, and disabled.

More than one crime here, a year old 13 year old should not be supporting an extended family.

[Ben Zioner]

This looks like a case where all maximum penalties should be strictly enforced.

 

And, strangely, poisoning is nowhere mentioned.

[BritScot]

3 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

what booze was in the bottle ?

Looks like Sam Sung, that can be 40%!

[spidermike007]

Quite insane. That so many adults would be condoning this nonsense. When I was 13 or 14 I split a bottle of Southern Comfort with a friend. I was drunk out of my mind, and suffered for 3 days from sickness. I have been drunk only a few times since. Not worth it. Alcohol abuse is far worse than most drugs.

[john donson]

thailand should give free snips

[MangoKorat]

3 hours ago, HalAndLois said:

Can no one on this forum read?  It's the grandmother who claims that she is supporting 13 people.  

Skim readers as usual.

[MangoKorat]

3 hours ago, Presnock said:

I just read the report again and it sure looks to me the way the sentence reads, supports the 13 others.  Poorly written to say otherwise.

I would agree that its poorly written but.........

 

'Aui expressed this necessity due to her challenging circumstances: she lives with 13 family members, including elderly individuals, children under 16, and disabled persons, all relying on her for support.'

 

Note the colon.

[snoop1130]

Man confesses to paying girl to consume alcohol, leading to her coma

 

 

A man has surrendered to the police after confessing that he paid a young girl to consume alcohol at a religious ceremony, which subsequently led to her falling into a coma. The accused, Jetsada Phongphatthanaporn from Pak Thongchai district, Nakhon Ratchasima, turned himself in on June 11.

 

Jetsada, aged 26, admitted to being the person who was caught on video paying money to two 13-year-olds, a boy and a girl, to drink liquor at the ceremony. Jetsada claimed that the children had initially agreed to drink alcohol for cash, and he did not anticipate that they would finish a whole bottle.

 

Local police have charged Jetsada under laws that protect minors, which makes it illegal to manipulate, coax, or lure children into harmful behavior, pay children for dangerous tasks, and supply alcohol or cigarettes to minors. The said offenses can result in a punishment of three months in prison and/or a fine of up to 30,000 baht.

 

The investigation will proceed with collecting more statements from witnesses, including children. Child welfare officials will be present during these interviews to ensure their safety.

 

The incident escalated when the girl collapsed after consuming significant amounts of alcohol, and she had to be admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at the Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital after receiving initial treatment at the Nong Bunmak Hospital.

 

A local resident took a video that showed men encouraging the two children to drink alcohol. The girl's 72-year-old grandmother, Oui Krapheenok, reported that her granddaughter has regained consciousness and can now interact with people, although her voice is still weak.

 

Picharn Trapakwaen, the chief of Nong Bunmak district, has organized a meeting to discuss support for the girl's impoverished family. The family consists of 13 members, including six children aged between one and 16 years, and relies on funds sent by the children's parents and state allowances for elderly members.

 

Local authorities plan to launch a campaign in response to the incident in order to raise awareness about the harm caused by alcohol consumption. The campaign will highlight the unlawfulness of selling cigarettes to minors and consuming alcohol at schools and religious sites, especially during ceremonies.

 

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-- 2024-06-12

 

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[MrJ2U]

Issan certainly has more than it's share of drunken idiots.

 

Unfortunately there isn't much else to do but get plastered most weekends.

[Gottfrid]

What an arse!

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, MrJ2U said:

Issan certainly has more than it's share of drunken idiots.

 

Unfortunately there isn't much else to do but get plastered most weekends.

Why? There are lots to do if you just bother to look and have some interest in life besides getting plastered.

Only people with alcohol problems can file such a stupid comment.