Thailand Video News: Man Admits to Paying Girl to Drink Alcohol Causing Coma (short)

Man Admits to Paying Girl to Drink Alcohol Causing Coma: A man named Jetsada Phongphatthanaporn has surrendered to authorities after admitting to paying a young girl to drink alcohol at an ordination ceremony, causing her to fall into a coma. Jetsada, 26, confessed to giving money to a 13-year-old boy and girl to drink liquor, claiming they had offered to do so for money. He faces charges under child protection laws, which could result in up to three months in jail and/or a fine of up to 30,000 baht. The girl, who initially collapsed and was hospitalized, has regained consciousness. Local authorities are launching a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol consumption.