Nonthaburi university hazing incident leads to severe injuries

[webfact]

A brutal hazing incident at a prominent university in Nonthaburi has come to light, revealing the shocking abuse suffered by a freshman student. The victim’s parents have filed complaints against senior students involved in the violent initiation rituals.

 

The parents of a 20 year old student, referred to as Ton, reported the incident to Nonthaburi police, detailing the horrific treatment their son endured. Ton and his father were ambushed and assaulted by a group of over 10 senior students when they went to the university to withdraw Ton from his studies. The attack left Ton hospitalised in the ICU, while his father sustained multiple injuries.

 

Ton had previously confided in his parents about the brutal hazing practices at the university, which included making freshmen sit with their hands tied behind their backs, being kicked in the chest, and being forced to bend forward with their heads touching the ground.

 

More disturbingly, the seniors allegedly used spray paint and lighters to burn the genital area of both male and female freshmen. The hazing incidents occurred on August 15, around 11am, in front of a university building in Nonthaburi.

Most recently, Ton and his parents returned to the police station yesterday, August 17 to provide additional testimony. They aimed to identify the seniors responsible for the barbaric initiation rituals.

 

Police were also taken to a desolate area near Rattanathibet Road in Bang Rak Yai, Nonthaburi, where the hazing activities took place. The site, spanning approximately 20 rai, was littered with evidence, including spray paint cans, liquor bottles, and three knives, all of which were collected by the police.

 

A well-known activist, Kan Jompalang, accompanied the police and Ton to the hazing site. Kan described the area as an outdoor training centre where freshmen were subjected to military-style drills and physical abuse. Those who failed to comply were sprayed and burned.

 

University hazing

 

Kan asserted that the group of seniors operated like a small criminal gang, collecting weekly funds to assist members in trouble. After enduring the abuse and being attacked again when trying to leave the university, Ton and his parents decided to involve the police, said Kan.

 

“This is not just typical hazing; it’s criminal. They have a central fund, and they help each other out when in trouble. After Ton couldn’t tolerate the abuse anymore, his parents took him to withdraw from the university, but they were ambushed and assaulted. This is barbaric.”

 

Kan also questioned the university’s responsibility, asking whether the leading perpetrators were still enrolled students. He highlighted that the attackers wore university uniforms and carried out the assaults on campus. Kan called for the university to take immediate action and implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future, reported KhaoSod.

 

“The university claims not to support this behaviour, but it’s been happening for years. What measures are being taken to address this?”

 

The police have assured full cooperation in the investigation. The Nonthaburi Provincial Police Commander pledged to assist and has called for a meeting with the Mueang Nonthaburi Police Chief to discuss the case. It is believed that the group consists of 40 to 50 members.

 

by Bright Choomanee
Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-08-19

 

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[JBChiangRai]

BBQ Sausage anyone?

[Gottfrid]

Horrible action from, as they say, a criminal gang, someway connected to the university. Ongoing for year, without the university acting on it. The criminals should be removed from university with no possibility to enroll in any university nationwide, as well as stand trial with harsh punishments for their evil actions. The university should be barred from enrolling new student and only live up to their duties until already enrolled students got their education. After that closed down. Only way to make people wake up around here!

[Rimmer]

Troll post has been removed

[Emdog]

And we thought the battles between technical schools was bad... at least those were "intermural". Uni students gotta top them, attacking their own... intramural spirit building exercises.

[tubber]

3 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

BBQ Sausage anyone?

Glad you find the issue amusing. Do you have any kids being educated in Thailand?

[JBChiangRai]

11 minutes ago, tubber said:

Glad you find the issue amusing. Do you have any kids being educated in Thailand?

 

Actually I do, 2 girls at University.

 

I think you are confusing the content of the joke with the actual target.

 

 

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

“The university claims not to support this behaviour, but it’s been happening for years. What measures are being taken to address this?”

obviously none.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

BBQ Sausage anyone?

Charred oyster?

[newnative]

Only extremely bad publicity might possibly get anything done.  But, don't hold your breath.

[spidermike007]

This kind of thing should be taken very seriously, and the punishment for these sorts of crimes, when exposed, should be severe. It's nothing short of brutality, and it shows a tremendous level of moral decay within society. I'm not specifically pointing toward Thailand, as this likely happens all over the world, but these students need to be punished severely, their parents need to suffer consequences, and the kids should likely be jailed for a significant period of time, which would have a radical effect on their lives, and would serve as a deterrent for other thug students. 

[Chris BKK]

Name the university!. My partner plans to send her son to a university in Nonthaburi next year so we need to know to avoid what is an obviously incompetent university management

[Gandtee]

6 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

BBQ Sausage anyone?

Idiot!

[BangkokReady]

Getting them ready for the outside

12 hours ago, webfact said:

Ton and his father were ambushed and assaulted by a group of over 10 senior students when they went to the university to withdraw Ton from his studies. The attack left Ton hospitalised in the ICU, while his father sustained multiple injuries.

 

This should really be getting more attention.  That's these students out of the university and potentially facing criminal charges.

 

This secret society type stuff is way too common in Thailand.

[JeffersLos]

14 hours ago, webfact said:

Ton and his parents decided to involve the police

 

“This is not just typical hazing; it’s criminal. They have a central fund, and they help each other out when in trouble. After Ton couldn’t tolerate the abuse anymore, his parents took him to withdraw from the university, but they were ambushed and assaulted.

 

The police then became involved by handing out police enrollment forms to the accused central fund committee. 

[JeffersLos]

9 hours ago, newnative said:

don't hold your breath.

 You better, if you want to survive the Year 2 entrance exam water boarding. 

[john donson]

psychopaths, aka good politicians and no empathy ceo's...