Teacher Transferred After Assaulting Nearly 30 Students at Bangkok School
A Bangkok teacher has been transferred after allegations of sexually assaulting nearly 30 students through coercion and abuse of authority, with authorities launching a disciplinary investigation that could result in dismissal from governme
The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) has transferred a teacher from a well-known Bangkok school following allegations of sexual harassment and assault against nearly 30 students, with a serious disciplinary committee established. If found guilty, the maximum penalties are dismissal or termination from government service.
On July 13, 2569 (2026), representatives from a student-led organization brought Grade 12 students and faculty advisors to file a formal complaint against a male teacher from the LGBTQ community. The teacher allegedly engaged in sexual harassment and indecent assault, affecting over 30 victims. According to accounts from the affected students, the teacher abused his position by using grades as leverage to coerce students into inappropriate physical contact, including reaching into their pants to grab their genitals. The misconduct allegedly affected nearly an entire classroom, causing widespread fear, shame, and psychological trauma.
The complaint has received close attention from government agencies. Officials from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MDSHS) and administrators from the OBEC's Department of Education attended the filing to gather information and coordinate mental health support for the students, pledging decisive action through both disciplinary and legal channels.
Dr. Aruni Thimachaksa, Assistant Secretary-General of the OBEC, revealed that the school district has taken immediate action by reassigning the teacher to office work at the district education office to prevent further contact with students and to protect the ongoing legal process. A serious disciplinary investigation committee has been formed, and if evidence confirms the allegations, severe disciplinary penalties will be imposed immediately, with the harshest penalties being dismissal or termination from government service.
Meanwhile, Pannaphilai Suttikot, an official from the Department of Child and Youth Affairs under the MDSHS, stated that the agency will urgently coordinate with the families of all affected students to enroll them in psychological rehabilitation and treatment programs. The department will assess their levels of anxiety and trauma from recurring nightmares to provide appropriate therapy so the children can recover mentally and reintegrate into society with resilience.
One parent who filed the complaint expressed the belief that more students may have been victimized but remain too frightened to come forward. The parent appealed to other students and guardians to gather courage and report the misconduct so the teacher faces full legal consequences.
