School Principal Accused Of Abusing Female Students In Kanchanaburi
A Kanchanaburi school principal faces allegations of sexually abusing at least 11 female students over several years, with parents filing formal complaints at a foundation in Pathum Thani on July 9. The Education Ministry has launched an in
On July 9, 2025, at the Paveena Hongsukul Foundation for Children and Women in Pathum Thani, parents representing 11 girls aged 11-15 from a Kanchanaburi school filed complaints against their school principal for sexual abuse and misconduct. The girls, students in grades 5-9, claim the principal called them individually under pretexts such as haircuts, clothing fittings, or chores—often to his teacher's residence—where he allegedly committed sexual abuse. Some victims report being abused since grade 3, occurring nearly daily over 100 times. The principal allegedly threatened to revoke their educational support if they told anyone.
The principal also reportedly purchased undergarments for students and deducted costs from government-subsidized clothing allowances, then requested the used items back, raising further suspicion about his motives. When students reported incidents to other teachers, they were dismissed and told to protect the school's reputation. The girls confirm at least 20 additional victims among their peers.
When confronted, the principal denied the allegations and blamed social media. He submitted a resignation letter on July 3, 2025, claiming to ease tensions and protect the school's image. Parents fear he may be attempting to evade prosecution.
Following the complaint, Paveena Hongsukul coordinated with Deputy Education Minister Akkranant Kankit, who oversees the Education Ministry's Rights Protection Center, to investigate. Officials including Dr. Aruni Jiramahascal and Dr. Trin Kandok arrived to meet with Paveena and the parents. The foundation will assist the families in filing a police report on July 10, 2025, with ongoing support from the Education Ministry.
