Off-Duty Police Officer Pays After Drunken Misconduct With Minor

Off-Duty Police Officer Pays After Drunken Misconduct With Minor

A senior police officer in Phetchabun province has settled a compensation claim after he allegedly touched the chest of a 14-year-old girl while intoxicated. The incident occurred off duty, and the officer, close to retirement, accepted responsibility by offering financial restitution to the victim’s family. The situation has drawn scrutiny toward standards of behaviour expected of law enforcement officials. Local residents expressed concern over how such cases are handled. Authorities said steps are being taken to review internal policies linked to the event.