Award-Winning Teacher Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Student
A teacher in Chiang Mai who had received a "outstanding teacher" award was arrested for sexually abusing a 13-year-old female student multiple times since she was in 8th grade, with the mother discovering the abuse through social media.
An award-winning disciplinary teacher at a prestigious Chiang Mai school has been arrested for sexually abusing a 13-year-old Grade 7 student on multiple occasions. The mother filed a complaint with the Pueena Hongsukul Foundation for Children and Women on June 25, stating that her 13-year-old daughter had been coerced by the 41-year-old teacher, who teaches social studies, repeatedly since late 2568 (2025). The alleged abuse occurred in the disciplinary office, the teacher's residential quarters on campus, and in the teacher's private vehicle. The teacher also allegedly forced the girl to take and send nude photographs via chat, with the most recent incident occurring on June 4 in the disciplinary office after school hours.
The mother discovered the abuse on June 18 when other students shared details on social media. She had been unaware of the situation as her daughter had been living with her father due to the mother's new family responsibilities. The traumatized girl confided in friends before the story spread online. Following the mother's report to Fang Police Station on June 18, police referred the child for medical examination. The girl is now experiencing depression and has expressed suicidal thoughts.
When the mother received calls from fellow teachers requesting reconciliation and attempting to mediate through the school superintendent, she refused and provided voice recordings to police. The Pueena Hongsukul Foundation coordinated with Chiang Mai Provincial Police Commander Maj. Gen. Yuthana Kaenjunchai and Fang Police Station Commander Pol. Lt. Col. Pradist Tibma to proceed with the investigation.
On June 30, police obtained a court arrest warrant. The teacher was apprehended and charged with rape of a child under 15, abduction of a child for indecent purposes, and related offenses. Police opposed bail, and the court rejected the request, citing flight risk and concerns about witness intimidation. The suspect was immediately remanded in custody.
