Phuket Hotel Chef Accused Of Assaulting Intern Student
A 20-year-old work-study student in Phuket was allegedly assaulted daily by a hotel kitchen chef, suffering beatings and strikes with utensils before a coworker helped her report the abuse to police.
A Facebook user named Feunglatda Kongeard posted CCTV footage from a hotel kitchen showing a female chef in uniform striking a young woman's back and attempting to hit her face.
The poster stated that the victim, referred to as "A" (a pseudonym), is a 20-year-old student who was sent by her educational institution for a work-study placement at a hotel in Phuket. However, she was subjected to daily physical abuse by the hotel's kitchen staff. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Patong Police Station.
The student did not initially report the abuse to her family because she feared losing her placement opportunity and being unable to complete her studies, so she endured the daily mistreatment including beatings, head slaps, and being struck with kitchen utensils. Recently, a coworker brought her to Patong Hospital for treatment and helped her file a report with Patong Police Station.
The poster questioned why a student undergoing a work-study placement should be subjected to such severe treatment. The post has sparked widespread online criticism, with many viewing the chef's actions as excessively violent. Some commenters argued that while mistakes warrant correction, physical punishment is unacceptable and pointed out that the victim has parents and family who would protect her.
