Foundation Files Complaint Against School Director for Child Sexual Abuse
A foundation filed a formal complaint with Kanchanaburi police on behalf of 11 girls aged 11-15 who allegedly suffered sexual abuse by their school principal in Sri Sawat District, with interviews scheduled to begin July 13 with support fro
On July 10, at the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police Operations Center, Paveena Hongsukul, chairwoman of the Paveena Hongsukul Foundation for Children and Women, accompanied by director Ekpap Hongsukul and foundation staff, brought 11 female students aged 11-15 from grades 5 and 3 at a school in Sri Sawat District—who allegedly fell victim to sexual abuse by their school principal—to meet with provincial police leadership including Pol. Maj. Gen. Pesawir Rueangpoo.
The parents and children filed a formal complaint against the school director. Deputy Education Minister Akkranun Kannittin assigned attorney Sirisak Kanakaput to represent the victims. Multiple agencies attended, including representatives from the Kanchanaburi Social Development Office, the primary education office, and related units.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Pesawir confirmed investigators are prepared. The students' interviews will be conducted at appropriate venues such as the Kanchanaburi Provincial Prosecutor's Office, with a multidisciplinary team including prosecutors, investigators, psychologists, social workers, and persons requested by the children. Given the victims are under 18, special consideration will be given to their psychological state. Interviews are scheduled to begin Monday, July 13.
During the meeting, Paveena's representative and parents described the incidents, which have been covered by media since July 9. Officials expressed concern about the families traveling over 100 kilometers for questioning. To assist, the Child and Family Residential Home in Kanchanaburi has offered temporary accommodation for the 11 students during the interview process, with proper care provided. The education office will ensure their schooling continues without delay.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Pesawir reported that police have maintained coordination with the foundation and have informed National Police Chief General Kittirat Phan-iset and Metropolitan Police Region 7 Commander Lieutenant General Pisit Tanprasertsai. The police chief has ordered full investigation to ensure justice for the student victims, noting they represent the nation's future.
