Man in Bang Bua Thong accused of sexually assaulting young girl
A deeply disturbing incident unfolded in Bang Bua Thong where a 50 year old man allegedly lured a 13 year old girl into his home under the pretext of playing with his cats before attempting to sexually assault her. The distressing event came to light when the girl’s blind grandmother, along with a neighbour, reported the matter to the local police.
The incident occurred yesterday evening when the girl’s grandmother, 51 year old Nid (pseudonym), and a neighbour, 70 year old Noi (pseudonym), accompanied the young girl to file a complaint with the police. The victim, referred to as A (pseudonym), is a fifth-grade student.
They reported the alleged assault to Police Colonel Phruet Jamroonsat, stating that the neighbour had sexually assaulted the young girl at his residence.
The neighbour in question, identified only as Kit (pseudonym), works as a motorcycle vendor. The initial report indicates that A, along with another girl from the same village, B (pseudonym), aged nine, had been invited to Kit’s house.
B had asked A to join her in playing with Kit’s cats. Upon arrival, Kit allegedly kissed both girls and then lured A into the kitchen, where he reportedly sexually assaulted her. After the incident, Kit gave both girls 30 baht each and sent them home. It is alleged that this was not an isolated event, with the assaults having taken place approximately four times.
Later that same day, B invited A to Kit’s house once again. Kit attempted to assault A in the kitchen but the girl cried out in pain, leading him to stop. He once again gave them money before sending them away.
Child assault
Nid, the grandmother, revealed that A’s parents had abandoned her at a young age, leaving Nid, who is blind, to care for her alone. Nid works as a traditional masseuse in Pak Kret and leaves A in the care of Noi while she is at work. Upon learning of the alleged assault on her granddaughter, Nid hurried back to assist in filing the report.
Noi, who had been looking after A, received a message from one of A’s friends about the incident. After confirming the details with A, she promptly informed Nid, leading to the police report.
Pol. Col. Phruet confirmed the grandmother’s report of the assault and has involved the Child and Family Shelter officials in the investigation. The victim will undergo a medical examination to assess any injuries, and further interviews will be conducted in the presence of experts.
Varin Veerasunthorn, head of the Child and Family Shelter in Nonthaburi, stated that initial inquiries revealed multiple incidents of abuse. The caregivers had been unaware of the situation due to their visual impairment and work commitments. The victim, described as a reserved child, had not spoken up until the abuse had occurred several times.
Varin emphasised the need for parental vigilance in the face of increasing reports of child abuse, especially among those under 15 years of age. She stressed the importance of recognising signs of distress in children and being attentive to their accounts.
In this case, the victim’s lack of familial warmth, owing to her parents’ absence, was highlighted as a contributing factor.
The shelter plans to document the incident officially and arrange for the victim to receive medical care at Phra Nang Klao Hospital. Following this, she will be taken into protective custody at the Child and Family Shelter in Nonthaburi, reported KhaoSod.
The police are determined to pursue legal action against the perpetrator, whose identity has been confirmed, following the law.
