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A married Thai woman, identified only as Tuk, has come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against a sub-district chief in Nakhon Ratchasima's Isaan province. Tuk claims that during a restaurant gathering on December 9, the intoxicated official made explicit and inappropriate advances towards her in front of others, yet remains in his position despite her complaint.

 

The 37-year-old woman recounted that she was dining with the accused chief, two male community leaders, and two other women. According to Tuk, the chief consumed alcohol and harassed her throughout the meal. He allegedly kissed her on the cheek, requested to see her navel, made lewd comments about her attire, and explicitly propositioned her, all while others were present, leaving her deeply embarrassed.

 

Following the incident, Tuk informed her husband and filed an official complaint on December 13, seeking the official's removal from office. Despite police questioning her and witnesses three times, no disciplinary action has been taken against the chief to date.

 

 

 

Tuk disclosed that the same chief faced previous allegations of sexual assault in 2016, which were later dropped after the victim reportedly received 100,000 baht in compensation. Additionally, locals have provided Tuk with evidence of the chief's involvement in gambling activities.

 

Stressing the need for accountability, Tuk urged for immediate disciplinary measures to prevent further incidents. The public has been assured by District Chief Somphong Mansarn, responsible for overseeing the investigation, that the process is ongoing and justice will be delivered within 120 days.

 

This case highlights the ongoing struggle for accountability and justice in instances of sexual harassment, with Tuk taking a stand in hopes of preventing similar experiences for others in her community.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-25

 

 

 

There was a young woman called Tuk.........that's as far I could get.