Police Arrest French Child Molester

[Buchholz]

Police Arrest French Child Molester in Nan Province

The police have arrested a French language instructor who allegedly sexually abused a young boy in Nan province. Police said the man sold photographs of the children on the internet.

Nan Provincial Police have arrested a 48 year-old Yves Marie Lepetit, a French national language instructor who allegedly sexually abused a number of young boys in Nan province.

The authorities initially charged Lepetit with statutory rape of children aged 15 and under. The Frenchman was taken to his house to reenact the crime for the police investigation.

Lepetit was arrested after the local police force were informed by the Immigration and Special Branch Police Forces that a number of video clips, showing a young boy from Nan province being molested, are being sold on a website.

Police then disguised as a potential buyer and contacted Lepetit to lure him into being arrested.

According to the investigation, Lepetit has been living in Nan province for the past four years as a language instructor working at various schools.

The police have also found a number of pornographic video CDs at Lepetit's house.

According to the 11 year old victim in the video clips, he has been to Lepetit's home seven or eight times since mid-2010.

Each time, the Frenchman would sexually abuse the boy and videotape the incident.

Afterwards, the boy would be given 100 baht and allowed to play a computer game.

Police have launched an investigation on Lepetit, who is also suspected of being a part of a child prostitution ring in Thailand.

However his associates may already have left the country.

The authorities have issued a warning to other parents to use extra precaution when hiring a foreign instructor or tutor for their children.

-- Tan Network 2011-02-18

[Buchholz]

Yves Marie Lepetit

Article in Thai:

http://dektube.com/action/viewarticle/21352/______________________________________________/

[Buchholz]

screen capture of Video News available here:

http://76.nationchannel.com/playvideo.php?id=136477

[Credo]

Quote:

The Frenchman was taken to his house to reenact the crime for the police investigation.

This does not conger up a good image.

[Buchholz]

Quote:

The Frenchman was taken to his house to reenact the crime for the police investigation.

This does not conger up a good image.

A worse image is the various online Thai news sources that have published still photos captured from Lepetit's CDs to publically show, without pixelating, him molesting small boys.

The police have also found a number of pornographic video CDs at Lepetit's house.

According to the 11 year old victim in the video clips

Edited February 19, 2011 by Buchholz

[Buchholz]

Police Major-General Chalongchai at the news conference for the arrest:

I want to remind parents that their children are at risk of being deceived. Parents should monitor and supervise their children closely. Also tutoring schools and institutions should check the history of foreign teachers.

http://www.manager.co.th

[Nisa]

Police Arrest French Child Molester in Nan Province

The police have arrested a French language instructor who allegedly sexually abused a young boy in Nan province. Police said the man sold photographs of the children on the internet.

What is the point of using the word "alleged' if the headline has already declared a conviction. I really thought the article was going to be about a French Man on the run after a conviction being caught. Sounds like there is not much doubt about this guy given the information provided but still you either have to choose if somebody is guilty until proven innocent or not. You cannot have it both ways ... or maybe in Thailand you can.

[Nisa]

Police Major-General Chalongchai at the news conference for the arrest:

I want to remind parents that their children are at risk of being deceived. Parents should monitor and supervise their children closely. Also tutoring schools and institutions should check the history of foreign teachers.

http://www.manager.co.th

No doubt this is true but why in the world are they pretending it is only foreign pedophiles when all this does is present the false image that Thais don't have to do their due diligence in dealing with Thais who also have care over their children or are the only talking about when they publicly display the child victims.

Edited February 19, 2011 by Nisa

[jimbeam1]

Quote:

The Frenchman was taken to his house to reenact the crime for the police investigation.

This does not conger up a good image.

I was about to say the same. Only in Thailand hey?

jb1

[stepenwolf1958]

Police Major-General Chalongchai at the news conference for the arrest:

I want to remind parents that their children are at risk of being deceived. Parents should monitor and supervise their children closely. Also tutoring schools and institutions should check the history of foreign teachers.

http://www.manager.co.th

I guess tomorrow will be a snow in Thailand 2 meters high, as i agreed about something, with you. But, it is democracy, the real one. When rivals in opinions(as we are) can find same point of view.

But, for sake of truth, i have to comment your words.

You said:

"I want to remind parents that their children are at risk of being deceived."

I agree and i would say not only to being deceived. Much worse things ARE going on(later about why)as the MURDERER from USA(jailed for 10 years as he killed a child, girl) were welcomed and accepted to be a teacher(!)in Thailand.

"Parents should monitor and supervise their children closely."

I say that will never happens, in majority of cases and the reasons why, are for special debate, not this time.

"Also tutoring schools and institutions should check the history of foreign teachers."

Not the right address. In fact, is very wrong to expect from schools to make it.(They already have too much of"independence" in deciding process so they are making mistakes, often). That your idea(really good one) should to be addressed to the establishment, Police at the airports, Immigration Police Offices, Labour Offices and more than sure, to Ministry of Education. Schools have no ways to ask Interpol and to check the background of any applicant for teaching position.

Until THE GOVERNMENT with their departments don't take care about checking, will be cases like this. Many more unknown. So, in my opinion, the only one we should blame for no checking by Interpol, is GOVERNMENT. Same way, that can shows carelessness of establishment for youth in Thailand but i will not claim that now, as i know you would not like it.

That is what i disliked at Taksin(or Thaksin) and why i had a hope Democrats will change it, so that way(by checking)they will make a differences in between good and decent farangs and the rest. As nothing happened about it, as we can see all is the same, that is(among many other things)why i don't like Democrats. Or, in other words, i don't believe in their understanding of democracy and that they are interested to make ANY real change-toward previous Govt.

I hope you and i understand each other better a bit, now.

[ginjag]

Police Major-General Chalongchai at the news conference for the arrest:

I want to remind parents that their children are at risk of being deceived. Parents should monitor and supervise their children closely. Also tutoring schools and institutions should check the history of foreign teachers.

http://www.manager.co.th

No doubt this is true but why in the world are they pretending it is only foreign pedophiles when all this does is present the false image that Thais don't have to do their due diligence in dealing with Thais who also have care over their children or are the only talking about when they publicly display the child victims.

Too true Nisa, When do we ever see when a Thai child molester is caught. I suppose its good publicity to them when they expose a foreigner. Having said that, this guy needs dealing with here, and deported for the French to take over. 11 year old. my god..and over near a year at 100 baht + play station games. I wonder if the boys mother knew. an 11 year old with half a days wages in his pocket regular !!!!!! Also monitor foreigners and not Thai......amazing.

[sirchai]

Quote:

The Frenchman was taken to his house to reenact the crime for the police investigation.

This does not conger up a good image.

Each time, the Frenchman would sexually abuse the boy and videotape the incident.

Afterwards, the boy would be given 100 baht and allowed to play a computer game.

Can't believe that it happened again, I've heard it from my wife. I haven't got the right words now. :jap:

[sirchai]

Police Arrest French Child Molester in Nan Province

The police have arrested a French language instructor who allegedly sexually abused a young boy in Nan province. Police said the man sold photographs of the children on the internet.

What is the point of using the word "alleged' if the headline has already declared a conviction. I really thought the article was going to be about a French Man on the run after a conviction being caught. Sounds like there is not much doubt about this guy given the information provided but still you either have to choose if somebody is guilty until proven innocent or not. You cannot have it both ways ... or maybe in Thailand you can.

I've heard about this Frenchman from my wife. I feel so bad that I haven't got the right words.

And people on this forum are upset about visa regulations and work permit requirements? :jap:

[stepenwolf1958]

Police Major-General Chalongchai at the news conference for the arrest:

I want to remind parents that their children are at risk of being deceived. Parents should monitor and supervise their children closely. Also tutoring schools and institutions should check the history of foreign teachers.

http://www.manager.co.th

No doubt this is true but why in the world are they pretending it is only foreign pedophiles when all this does is present the false image that Thais don't have to do their due diligence in dealing with Thais who also have care over their children or are the only talking about when they publicly display the child victims.

Too true Nisa, When do we ever see when a Thai child molester is caught. I suppose its good publicity to them when they expose a foreigner. Having said that, this guy needs dealing with here, and deported for the French to take over. 11 year old. my god..and over near a year at 100 baht + play station games. I wonder if the boys mother knew. an 11 year old with half a days wages in his pocket regular !!!!!! Also monitor foreigners and not Thai......amazing.

I agree with you, partly.

But for true sake, we should be fair and to say this is not quite true, and it would be fair to say recently 3-4 teachers or professors were caught in sexual abuse of their students(usualy for higher marks in exchange).

I know for around 4-5 cases of arresting Thais for such thing.

But, same time, i should say that there were not so"juicy" stories abot it, not so much of details as now or any time when some freaky farang do it.

However, should to be stricter control of people who are applying for teaching positions. I agree with the statement of that Policeman but i am annoyed with his"suggestion" to schools to do those checking. It is HIS job to do. No doubt!

[sirchai]

Another link in Thai..

http://www.thaimuslim.com/readstory.php?c=3&id=19846

[stepenwolf1958]

Police Arrest French Child Molester in Nan Province

The police have arrested a French language instructor who allegedly sexually abused a young boy in Nan province. Police said the man sold photographs of the children on the internet.

What is the point of using the word "alleged' if the headline has already declared a conviction. I really thought the article was going to be about a French Man on the run after a conviction being caught. Sounds like there is not much doubt about this guy given the information provided but still you either have to choose if somebody is guilty until proven innocent or not. You cannot have it both ways ... or maybe in Thailand you can.

I've heard about this Frenchman from my wife. I feel so bad that I haven't got the right words.

And people on this forum are upset about visa regulations and work permit requirements? :jap:

I don't see connection between those 2 things you said but i know what do you say between the lines.

I disagree with you.

Of course, we are worried about visa regime and regulations, work permits. We are woried about complicated, frustrating and expensive procedure. Good people from the West, DECENT farangs are here also. Don't forget that, please.

You can not generalize things. Not in this way.

It is job of the government, establishment to make a difference between good and bad people who are coming here, living and working.

Thai society have all rights of this world to protect themselves from bad influences, bad people. Are they doing it? No they don't.

Same Policeman, who stated this, should to be the one who must to protect society from bad foreigners, by doing cheking by request to Interpol.

As he is the one who should care of it, his statement and advice to SCHOOLS to do it doesn't hold the water. Opposite, that can shows how much the things are upside - down and no one care.

[mstribling]

I pity these children, and hope that justice is administered.

[ginjag]

Police Major-General Chalongchai at the news conference for the arrest:

I want to remind parents that their children are at risk of being deceived. Parents should monitor and supervise their children closely. Also tutoring schools and institutions should check the history of foreign teachers.

http://www.manager.co.th

No doubt this is true but why in the world are they pretending it is only foreign pedophiles when all this does is present the false image that Thais don't have to do their due diligence in dealing with Thais who also have care over their children or are the only talking about when they publicly display the child victims.

Too true Nisa, When do we ever see when a Thai child molester is caught. I suppose its good publicity to them when they expose a foreigner. Having said that, this guy needs dealing with here, and deported for the French to take over. 11 year old. my god..and over near a year at 100 baht + play station games. I wonder if the boys mother knew. an 11 year old with half a days wages in his pocket regular !!!!!! Also monitor foreigners and not Thai......amazing.

I agree with you, partly.

But for true sake, we should be fair and to say this is not quite true, and it would be fair to say recently 3-4 teachers or professors were caught in sexual abuse of their students(usualy for higher marks in exchange).

I know for around 4-5 cases of arresting Thais for such thing.

But, same time, i should say that there were not so"juicy" stories abot it, not so much of details as now or any time when some freaky farang do it.

However, should to be stricter control of people who are applying for teaching positions. I agree with the statement of that Policeman but i am annoyed with his"suggestion" to schools to do those checking. It is HIS job to do. No doubt!

I was telling you what I knew, and wasn't meaning to be biased, what you say is true, and agree about the police work, HIS job. My Thai friend tells me of many cases of abuse by Thai teachers, to young girls and boys, and went on to say its sort of done.... here. its every day in every province, so I said "widespread" he said yes

[AZBill]

Sweet Marie is going to find out what molestation is all about in a Thai prison! He won't last a year before he's dead. Good riddance!

[nisakiman]

The problem I see here is the potential manifestation of the knee-jerk reaction. I sincerely hope Thailand doesn't follow in the footsteps of the UK, with it's socially divisive CRB checks.

Yes, of course we must protect our children as best we can, but the sad fact is that there have always been these types around, and there always will be. Community and communication is the best defence against them.

In real terms, these situations are rare occurences. It's only because the media thinks that such stories sell newspapers that they are given such prominence. Especially if the perp is farang.

The reality is that the vast majority of foreign language (and indeed, all other) teachers in Thailand, and around the world, are just regular guys who have not the slightest inclination to abuse the kids in their charge - quite the opposite, in fact. The bad apples are few and far between.

If the bond of trust between teacher and pupil is broken by media hype, then everyone will be the loser.

As an aside, I am not, nor have I ever been, a teacher. But I do have four children (all adults now) so I feel qualified to comment on this subject.

[elshaheen]

But the French can never do anything wrong, for they consider themselves, prefect, gentleman and thee best lovers in thee world.

[ThaiRich]

Police Major-General Chalongchai at the news conference for the arrest:

I want to remind parents that their children are at risk of being deceived. Parents should monitor and supervise their children closely. Also tutoring schools and institutions should check the history of foreign teachers.

http://www.manager.co.th

I guess tomorrow will be a snow in Thailand 2 meters high, as i agreed about something, with you. But, it is democracy, the real one. When rivals in opinions(as we are) can find same point of view.

But, for sake of truth, i have to comment your words.

You said:

"I want to remind parents that their children are at risk of being deceived."

I agree and i would say not only to being deceived. Much worse things ARE going on(later about why)as the MURDERER from USA(jailed for 10 years as he killed a child, girl) were welcomed and accepted to be a teacher(!)in Thailand.

"Parents should monitor and supervise their children closely."

I say that will never happens, in majority of cases and the reasons why, are for special debate, not this time.

"Also tutoring schools and institutions should check the history of foreign teachers."

Not the right address. In fact, is very wrong to expect from schools to make it.(They already have too much of"independence" in deciding process so they are making mistakes, often). That your idea(really good one) should to be addressed to the establishment, Police at the airports, Immigration Police Offices, Labour Offices and more than sure, to Ministry of Education. Schools have no ways to ask Interpol and to check the background of any applicant for teaching position.

Until THE GOVERNMENT with their departments don't take care about checking, will be cases like this. Many more unknown. So, in my opinion, the only one we should blame for no checking by Interpol, is GOVERNMENT. Same way, that can shows carelessness of establishment for youth in Thailand but i will not claim that now, as i know you would not like it.

That is what i disliked at Taksin(or Thaksin) and why i had a hope Democrats will change it, so that way(by checking)they will make a differences in between good and decent farangs and the rest. As nothing happened about it, as we can see all is the same, that is(among many other things)why i don't like Democrats. Or, in other words, i don't believe in their understanding of democracy and that they are interested to make ANY real change-toward previous Govt.

I hope you and i understand each other better a bit, now.

Was this guy a teacher in the local school? Or was he just some falang that was living by himself in the village and volunteered to tutor students. I single guy living in a village without his thai girl friend is kinda strange, even more so if he isn't a teacher at the local school. Just moves in and sets up house all by himself and then volunteers to tutor the local kids. RED FLAGS, RED FLAGS. Didn't anyone see them or didn't anyone care?

[aaacorp]

But the French can never do anything wrong, for they consider themselves, prefect, gentleman and thee best lovers in thee world.

Do you know how a frenchman kills himself?

He pull a gun just 15cm above his head, right in his superiority complex

(by the way i am french....and yes, we are the best lovers in the world )

[creck]

But the French can never do anything wrong, for they consider themselves, prefect, gentleman and thee best lovers in thee world.

Do you know how a frenchman kills himself?

He pull a gun just 15cm above his head, right in his superiority complex

(by the way i am french....and yes, we are the best lovers in the world )

Frenchmen also have a good sense of humour it seems!

I wouldn’t know about the best in the world bit - I’ve never made love to a Frenchman.

The girls aren’t bad though.

[ginjag]

But the French can never do anything wrong, for they consider themselves, prefect, gentleman and thee best lovers in thee world.

Do you know how a frenchman kills himself?

He pull a gun just 15cm above his head, right in his superiority complex

(by the way i am french....and yes, we are the best lovers in the world )

Frenchmen also have a good sense of humour it seems!

I wouldn't know about the best in the world bit - I've never made love to a Frenchman.

The girls aren't bad though.

Off topic---but a good laugh anyway, Keep it up (wooops) I meant the humour

[MJP]

The problem I see here is the potential manifestation of the knee-jerk reaction. I sincerely hope Thailand doesn't follow in the footsteps of the UK, with it's socially divisive CRB checks.

Yes, of course we must protect our children as best we can, but the sad fact is that there have always been these types around, and there always will be. Community and communication is the best defence against them.

In real terms, these situations are rare occurences. It's only because the media thinks that such stories sell newspapers that they are given such prominence. Especially if the perp is farang.

The reality is that the vast majority of foreign language (and indeed, all other) teachers in Thailand, and around the world, are just regular guys who have not the slightest inclination to abuse the kids in their charge - quite the opposite, in fact. The bad apples are few and far between.

If the bond of trust between teacher and pupil is broken by media hype, then everyone will be the loser.

As an aside, I am not, nor have I ever been, a teacher. But I do have four children (all adults now) so I feel qualified to comment on this subject.

I dunno. CRB checks wouldn't be too difficult as a lot of countries have this now. Probably not a bad idea, one preventative measure at least.

[appropriate]

Too true Nisa, When do we ever see when a Thai child molester is caught.

2 days ago?

http://www.pattayada...-in-chiang-mai/

Thai paedo rapes 7 yr old.

Here's 2 Thai teachers being sentenced to 50 years for child molestation.

http://www.channelne.../312663/1/.html

Child sex assaults by Thais are in the Thai press virtually once or twice a week.

Please get your facts straight before spouting your ignorance and apparent bitterness.

:jap:

Edited February 20, 2011 by appropriate

[ginjag]

Too true Nisa, When do we ever see when a Thai child molester is caught.

2 days ago?

http://www.pattayada...-in-chiang-mai/

Thai paedo rapes 7 yr old.

Here's 2 Thai teachers being sentenced to 50 years for child molestation.

http://www.channelne.../312663/1/.html

Child sex assaults by Thais are in the Thai press virtually once or twice a week.

Please get your facts straight before spouting your ignorance and apparent bitterness.

:jap:

Well thats good then, I dont get the Thai press, and being busy rely on TV for this type of info. so sorry milord if I have failed to read all the press, I am not bitter cause I said that-I was honest, I hadn't seen -but few in a long time. you sound the bitter one. pistols firing-someone upset your applecart. spouting my ignorance-Ha Ha--take a look in the mirror mr armole

[Nisa]

Too true Nisa, When do we ever see when a Thai child molester is caught.

2 days ago?

http://www.pattayada...-in-chiang-mai/

Thai paedo rapes 7 yr old.

Here's 2 Thai teachers being sentenced to 50 years for child molestation.

http://www.channelne.../312663/1/.html

Child sex assaults by Thais are in the Thai press virtually once or twice a week.

Please get your facts straight before spouting your ignorance and apparent bitterness.

:jap:

I do think we hear less about Thais caught but I think that has more to do with our news sources as well as it not being as sensational when it is a farang. The one comment I made in my post is that I don't see them parading the child victims out in front of the cameras with the accused when I do see a Thai pedo story. Again it may just be a combination of the news I am exposed to here as well as it being less sensational. Lets not pretend this doesn't happen in almost every country ... I think if an Illegal Mexican jaywalks in Arizona now it is national news in the US.

But I also observed that the police person in the previous articles was going out of his way to warn parents against farang pedophiles without mentioning anything about pedos coming in all nationalities and walks of life. This is a disservice to the people he is speaking to and trying to help. However, I did consider after my post that if you take the number of Thais compared to the number of farangs in Thailand I would have to assume that the percentage of farang child molesters is higher than that of Thais. Still I think the police spokesperson was either out of line or his words were out of context.

[ginjag]

Too true Nisa, When do we ever see when a Thai child molester is caught.

2 days ago?

http://www.pattayada...-in-chiang-mai/

Thai paedo rapes 7 yr old.

Here's 2 Thai teachers being sentenced to 50 years for child molestation.

http://www.channelne.../312663/1/.html

Child sex assaults by Thais are in the Thai press virtually once or twice a week.

Please get your facts straight before spouting your ignorance and apparent bitterness.

:jap:

I do think we hear less about Thais caught but I think that has more to do with our news sources as well as it not being as sensational when it is a farang. The one comment I made in my post is that I don't see them parading the child victims out in front of the cameras with the accused when I do see a Thai pedo story. Again it may just be a combination of the news I am exposed to here as well as it being less sensational. Lets not pretend this doesn't happen in almost every country ... I think if an Illegal Mexican jaywalks in Arizona now it is national news in the US.

But I also observed that the police person in the previous articles was going out of his way to warn parents against farang pedophiles without mentioning anything about pedos coming in all nationalities and walks of life. This is a disservice to the people he is speaking to and trying to help. However, I did consider after my post that if you take the number of Thais compared to the number of farangs in Thailand I would have to assume that the percentage of farang child molesters is higher than that of Thais. Still I think the police spokesperson was either out of line or his words were out of context.

Difficult Nisa, I couldn't put a finger on either one being the bigger offender-because of the type of coverage they attract. Quite right about the parading. All countrys have this problemwith molesters- I even read it was a problem in Afghanistan-I was shocked with that. The police spokesperson to my thinking was out of order. I do wish all these shocking sort of acts could be snuffed out. But I suppose they have been around since time begun. I can only conclude that big punishments dont clear it up. To my mind we have to protect more. weather it be this or suiside bombers, Thinking about it-weve gone out to get them-near a failure-so we must build a fort kind of thing and screen all. to protect your country--or our kids.

Edited February 20, 2011 by ginjag