Math Teacher Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

A mathematics teacher at a school in Bang Lamung District, Chonburi, has been suspended following allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct toward a 16-year-old Grade 10 student, with claims that grades were involved. The school principal revealed that before the case became public, the school had received information and reviewed relevant video evidence, immediately establishing a fact-finding committee. The school invited parents and the student to provide information and asked the accused teacher to give a statement; a three-member committee unanimously found the conduct constituted serious disciplinary violation.

Because disciplinary investigations and penalties for specialists fall under the authority of higher officials, the school compiled witness statements, documents, and physical evidence and submitted the case to the District Education Office for formal disciplinary investigation. The principal noted the teacher had worked at the school for approximately seven years with no previous complaints of this nature. Following discovery of the evidence, the school ordered the teacher to cease teaching duties and avoid contact with students temporarily to prevent interference with witnesses and evidence. The teacher continues other administrative duties given the ongoing investigation status.

The principal clarified that the teacher's separate transfer request was a routine application to which all staff are entitled, not a direct result of this case. Police and disciplinary investigations remain ongoing, with the teacher remaining the accused party pending investigation findings or formal determination.