Deputy Kamnan Denies Leading Attack on Teens at Temple Fair
A deputy village headman in Chai Nat denies accusations he led a group attack on teenagers at a temple fair, claiming he was punched to the ground first. The brawl at Wat Intharam left two people seriously injured, including the deputy kamnan's son and daughter-in-law. Police are investigating after both sides filed reports.
Progress in the brawl at a temple fair dance event shows a group punched, struck, threw chairs, and smashed bottles, leaving two people seriously injured and many others with minor injuries. The incident occurred late night at Wat Intharam (Wat Taluk) in Saphaya district, Chai Nat province. The injured are Kittipong, 34, the deputy kamnan's son, and his wife. The alleged perpetrators claimed to be the deputy kamnan's group.
Recently, Damrongsak Phlaptho, the deputy kamnan of Taluk subdistrict (Deputy Kamnan Boy), stated that after a clip circulated on social media accusing him of leading the attack, the truth was that the trouble started on stage. After the on-stage situation calmed, he asked the youth if there was a problem, and they said no. He then went down to talk with organizers beside the stage, thinking it was over. But while standing there, a group of youths punched him to the ground before female friends helped him up. He did not know who struck him first, but reviewing the clip shows a man named 'Om' punching him multiple times.
Most youths attending were locals and acquaintances — some he knew, some he didn't. During the chaotic brawl, no one knew who was who, and others joined in attacking the youth group. The clip that circulated shows clearly. He wants to say if he was wrong, he accepts it, but he wants to explain his side — not that the deputy kamnan harmed anyone, because he's too old for that. He must look after the area and festival-goers. As for the other side filing a police report, he asks that police carry out their duty.
