Grandfather Arrested for Attempting to Assault 17-Year-Old Granddaughter

On August 18, 2025, Paveena Hongskul, chair of the Paveena Hongskul Foundation for Children and Women, announced that the foundation had coordinated with Lieutenant Colonel Thawachai Norasinghe, superintendent of Phanom Thuan Police Station in Kanchanaburi, to arrest a 60-year-old grandfather who attempted to sexually assault his 17-year-old granddaughter. Police also recovered 60 methamphetamine pills from his home and are proceeding with legal action.

The case began when the mother, working in Chanthaburi, contacted the foundation for help. Her daughter had been living with the grandfather in Kanchanaburi and had experienced sexual abuse and attempted assault since age 13. The mother only learned of the situation early that morning when her daughter sent an audio recording of the grandfather's assault attempt from the previous night. The terrified teenager fled to a nearby temple, where monks and village elders provided protection and assistance.

Paveena Hongskul coordinated with village elders to take the girl to a safe house and immediately informed Lieutenant Colonel Thawachai, who deployed investigators. A search of the grandfather's home uncovered 60 methamphetamine pills. A urine test confirmed drug use, leading to charges for drug possession and use. The mother has scheduled a meeting with police at 9:00 a.m. on August 19 for questioning and to arrange a medical examination for her daughter, with professional team involvement before formal charges are filed for sexual abuse and attempted rape. Hongskul thanked police for their rapid response and said the foundation will continue supporting the girl in coordination with the Ministry of Social Development and the Department of Rights and Liberties under the Justice Ministry to pursue victim compensation.