Mother Files Charges Against Subdistrict Chief for Dragging Son, Handcuffing, and Torturing Him with Red Ants
A mother filed charges against a subdistrict chief in Phatthalung Province who allegedly dragged her son from his home, beat him, and used red ants to torture him over a suspected beetle theft. She refused compensation and vows to pursue th
A mother has vowed to pursue legal action after filing a complaint against a subdistrict chief in Srinakharin District, Phatthalung Province, who allegedly dragged her sleeping 28-year-old son from his home, handcuffed him, tied him to a mango tree, beat him in the face until his eyes were bruised, kicked him, and used red ants to bite him across his body. The accused claims he had CCTV evidence that the young man had stolen beetles from local residents.
The mother stated that the subdistrict chief went too far by handcuffing her son, beating and kicking him, and using red ants against him. She pleaded with him multiple times during the assault until blood was drawn, but the chief refused to stop. The mother refused to back down, vowing to see the case through to the end.
The mother acknowledged her son has behavioral issues, but insisted that if he committed a crime, it should be reported to police and handled through the legal system, not through vigilante justice. Earlier that morning, the subdistrict chief and local administrative officials visited the home and asked the mother to drop charges in exchange for compensation, but she refused.
When approached by reporters at the victim's home, the subdistrict chief declined to provide any explanation regarding the incident.
