Subdistrict Administrative Office Chief Arrested for Indecent Assault of Female Student on Minivan
A subdistrict administrative office chief in Chachoengsao Province has been arrested for allegedly groping a female student multiple times on a minibus to Bangkok on April 17, with the victim's father demanding maximum legal action.
April 24, 2026 – Reports indicate that a high-ranking official, the head of the administrative office of a subdistrict organization (SAO) in Ban Bueng District, Chachoengsao Province, has been accused of committing indecent assault against a female student inside a minibus en route to Bangkok. The incident occurred on April 17.
The victim stated that a man sitting in the rear seat reached from behind and touched her chest, claiming he was picking up something that fell. However, the victim believes the act was intentional, as it happened multiple times.
Suriya, 45, the victim's father, revealed that his daughter called him while on the minibus, reporting that a man behind her had grabbed her chest. She was screaming, but no one on the bus helped. He instructed his daughter to hand the phone to the minibus driver, but the driver refused to speak. Suriya then drove from Chachoengsao to the location where the incident was occurring on the expressway. When the minibus reached Mochit, he was unsure what the driver was thinking, as no one on the bus assisted his daughter. The perpetrator was eventually let off the bus.
Once his daughter regained her composure, she grabbed the perpetrator's neck and shouted loudly, as shown in video clips. A woman intervened to restrain him and called emergency services. They attempted to force the man back onto the bus and reported the incident to Bang Sue Police Station. The father is preparing to file a formal complaint with the provincial governor demanding maximum legal action.
Latest developments: A reporter visited the Mapphrai Subdistrict Administrative Office and spoke with officials, who confirmed that the accused is the head of the administrative office and is currently on leave. The superior stated they will conduct a fair investigation and, if evidence of wrongdoing is found, will take disciplinary action ranging from suspension to dismissal from civil service. The case file has been forwarded to the prosecutor and is awaiting court consideration.
