Shocking cruelty: Child abuse claims haunt Chiang Mai orphanage

[snoop1130]

 

The Social Development and Human Security Ministry (MSDHS) is set to revoke the licence of an orphanage foundation in Chiang Mai following allegations of child abuse. Minister Varawut Silpa-archa announced the decision after a former caregiver reported that employees at the orphanage had been physically punishing children aged three to six for several years.

 

Varawut confirmed that the Human Security Emergency Management Center (HuSEC) had intervened, visiting the orphanage to investigate the claims. During the visit, officials removed 17 children, placing them under temporary protection at local welfare units.

 

A local hospital has since conducted medical examinations on the children to assess their well-being. Subsequently, the orphanage’s board took the matter to the Chiang Mai Police Station, filing charges against the staff implicated in the mistreatment and outlining a plan to aid the affected children.

 

The HuSEC is collaborating with the Department of Children and Youth on the procedures for renewing the orphanage’s licence under the Child Protection Act 2003.

 

Currently, the MSDHS is scrutinising whether the orphanage complies with the legal requirements necessary for its operation. Provincial offices of the ministry hold the authority to grant or revoke licences of private orphanages based on their adherence to the law.

 

 

Varawut announced that a crucial meeting is scheduled for November 21 to evaluate the situation further. This meeting aims to review legal actions against those responsible for the abuse and to deliberate on the renewal of the orphanage’s operating licence.

 

“At present, the ministry has taken over the care of the 17 children. They’re physically and mentally safe. We will quickly take action against the foundation that took care of them and investigate whether it has all the required permits. If it’s not complying with the law, we will take strict action.”

 

He issued a stern warning to other childcare organisations exploiting children for financial gain, urging them to reconsider their actions. Varawut emphasised that his ministry is prepared to pursue full legal action against such entities.

 

The allegations of abuse at the Chiang Mai orphanage surfaced through a former caregiver’s testimony. The caregiver recounted incidents where children were subjected to cruel punishments, including being forced to sit on toilets for hours, having potty seats hung around their necks if they wet their pants, being pinched, hit, forced to eat pieces of chilli that caused burning, sitting under strong sunlight, or kneeling on rough surfaces, reported Bangkok Post.

 

The orphanage, a private entity registered with the MSDHS, includes several influential figures from Chiang Mai on its board.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-13

 

 

[Crash999]

Awful. They all need long jail sentences. Hope those kids find better lives. 

[jippytum]

Why is the name of the orphanage not published. 

Perhaps to protect the well known citizens on the board rather than the children. 

[itsari]

Best punishment if the accusations are true would be to have all the influental board members be forced to kneel on a concrete surface with a heavy weight around there necks  from dusk to dawn.

[Sig]

1 hour ago, jippytum said:

Why is the name of the orphanage not published. 

Perhaps to protect the well known citizens on the board rather than the children. 

Good question, except we know how insane the defamation laws are. Otherwise, it would seem that any legal accusation is a public matter and should be able to be published. I would sure hope they'll publish it if there is a conviction!

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Subsequently, the orphanage’s board took the matter to the Chiang Mai Police Station, filing charges against the staff implicated in the mistreatment and outlining a plan to aid the affected children.

Too little too damned late.... as for the board... you're fired.

[Thingamabob]

The Land of Smiles.....

[Sydebolle]

Varawut Silpa-archa might be very, very well advised to put his foot down. Get externally appointed fact checking and arrest the culprits. Same to those in charge of "screening". Once all identified, book them and throw away the keys. 

How sickening is that, what is going on in those people's minds? 

[Dok Mai]

Ban Dek Dee Orphanage? 

[OneMoreFarang]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Subsequently, the orphanage’s board took the matter to the Chiang Mai Police Station, filing charges against the staff implicated in the mistreatment and outlining a plan to aid the affected children.

 

Shouldn't it be the job of the board to make sure all is fine?

I hope the police will check if the board members did their job. If not, jail them! 

[newbee2022]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

The Social Development and Human Security Ministry (MSDHS) is set to revoke the licence of an orphanage foundation in Chiang Mai following allegations of child abuse. Minister Varawut Silpa-archa announced the decision after a former caregiver reported that employees at the orphanage had been physically punishing children aged three to six for several years.

 

Varawut confirmed that the Human Security Emergency Management Center (HuSEC) had intervened, visiting the orphanage to investigate the claims. During the visit, officials removed 17 children, placing them under temporary protection at local welfare units.

 

A local hospital has since conducted medical examinations on the children to assess their well-being. Subsequently, the orphanage’s board took the matter to the Chiang Mai Police Station, filing charges against the staff implicated in the mistreatment and outlining a plan to aid the affected children.

 

The HuSEC is collaborating with the Department of Children and Youth on the procedures for renewing the orphanage’s licence under the Child Protection Act 2003.

 

Currently, the MSDHS is scrutinising whether the orphanage complies with the legal requirements necessary for its operation. Provincial offices of the ministry hold the authority to grant or revoke licences of private orphanages based on their adherence to the law.

 

 

 

Varawut announced that a crucial meeting is scheduled for November 21 to evaluate the situation further. This meeting aims to review legal actions against those responsible for the abuse and to deliberate on the renewal of the orphanage’s operating licence.

 

“At present, the ministry has taken over the care of the 17 children. They’re physically and mentally safe. We will quickly take action against the foundation that took care of them and investigate whether it has all the required permits. If it’s not complying with the law, we will take strict action.”

 

He issued a stern warning to other childcare organisations exploiting children for financial gain, urging them to reconsider their actions. Varawut emphasised that his ministry is prepared to pursue full legal action against such entities.

 

The allegations of abuse at the Chiang Mai orphanage surfaced through a former caregiver’s testimony. The caregiver recounted incidents where children were subjected to cruel punishments, including being forced to sit on toilets for hours, having potty seats hung around their necks if they wet their pants, being pinched, hit, forced to eat pieces of chilli that caused burning, sitting under strong sunlight, or kneeling on rough surfaces, reported Bangkok Post.

 

The orphanage, a private entity registered with the MSDHS, includes several influential figures from Chiang Mai on its board.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-13

 

 

Good job, Sir ! Thank you🙏

[spidermike007]

Nothing short of the death penalty, or life imprisonment will suffice. Society just does not need vermin like these roaming the streets. Child abuse is about as low as it gets. Those orphaned kids deserved better. 

 

Set an example. Find some judges with some spine. 

[john donson]

anyone surprised?  teachers still beat small children with no defense on a daily basis

[cnx101]

I wonder if it’s the one run by the Singapore guy because he’s a snake

[Dr B]

This one case is like a small scale model of everything that is wrong with the Thai political system and Thai bureaucracy.

The Ministry has overall responsibility, but does nothing to check if the laws are being followed. The Department has the next level of responsibility, and issues licences, but does nothing to check on whether or not the licence conditions are being followed. The Board has responsibility for how the premises are run, and each member draws his or her salary, but does nothing to check on the actual running, and even reports its own staff to the police! The low hanging fruit, being the probably miserably paid staff doing the actual daily care without adequate training or resources, will be left to take the blame, and all those who could and should have prevented the abuse will walk free.

[Celsius]

5 hours ago, jippytum said:

Why is the name of the orphanage not published. 

Perhaps to protect the well known citizens on the board rather than the children. 

 

You come to live in Thailand then ask this question?

[StevieAus]

29 minutes ago, Dr B said:

This one case is like a small scale model of everything that is wrong with the Thai political system and Thai bureaucracy.

The Ministry has overall responsibility, but does nothing to check if the laws are being followed. The Department has the next level of responsibility, and issues licences, but does nothing to check on whether or not the licence conditions are being followed. The Board has responsibility for how the premises are run, and each member draws his or her salary, but does nothing to check on the actual running, and even reports its own staff to the police! The low hanging fruit, being the probably miserably paid staff doing the actual daily care without adequate training or resources, will be left to take the blame, and all those who could and should have prevented the abuse will walk free.

Well it would seem there is a similar problem in other countries if you read the report handed down in New Zealand in recent days dealing with the neglect and abuse of individuals in institutional care many of the organisations run by the churches.

A similar situation came to light in Australia several years ago after a far reaching enquiry again the worst offenders were the religious organisations

The problem is nobody wants orphans, disabled people etc and it’s costly to look after them so the governments are happy to farm it out.

[Dok Mai]

3 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

 

Shouldn't it be the job of the board to make sure all is fine?

I hope the police will check if the board members did their job. If not, jail them! 

I am sure / know it happens a lot. It's a major cash cow. A lot of money enters and the kids get the bare minimum. Money goes to the owners family living the lives of the rich. Going to church and even board members leading the church. Guess you need to ask for a lot of forgiveness.

 

Accusations of: Beating kids with belts on their bare buts, rape, other sexual abuse, hitting kids, chocking kids. But if you mention this to the children's welfare department they tell they need proof.

 

Kids are so scared they don't dare to do anything and are in actual danger if they are caught. Don't want to leave because it's their only way to finish school is what they think. Their family (siblings, sometimes a parent that is still alive) depends on them finishing school. The kids feel that pressure too. It's a living hell.

 

Happy they finally do something. They should check all those orphanages and do welfare checks on the kids where they can appeal freely. 

 

[black tabby12345]

From old time, an orphanage had been a warm bed for the abusers.

Some sick adults take advantage of the most vulnerable people(abandoned minors) in the society.

Enforcing the rule of terror; by the  unreasonable form of Punishment.

As shown in famous movies like Oliver Twist.

[black tabby12345]

21 hours ago, itsari said:

Best punishment if the accusations are true would be to have all the influental board members be forced to kneel on a concrete surface with a heavy weight around there necks  from dusk to dawn.

[Stargeezr]

Shut the place down, fine and jail all the offenders involved. Sell of the buildings and land to 

someone else, or the government of Thailand could take it over and run the place properly.

IMO