Mother seeks justice after landlord evicts children in Pathum Thani
A mother sort police help after a landlord forcibly entered her rented room and evicted her 14 year old daughter and three year old son. The incident occurred yesterday, January 7 at 8.30pm, when the Saimai Must Survive Facebook page assisted the mother in filing a complaint with Police Captain Sura Lertthaisong at Khu Khot Police Station, Pathum Thani province.
The landlord allegedly attacked the children because of delayed rent payment, despite a deposit being in place.
Anna, the 14 year old daughter, recounted hearing loud shouting outside the door while she was alone with her younger brother. Fearing for their safety, she didn’t open the door. Eventually, the landlord forcibly entered the room, appearing angry and hurling insults.
Anna tried to prevent the landlord from entering the bedroom where she and her brother were but was overpowered and pushed by the landlord’s husband, who then slapped her twice. During the chaos, Anna heard her brother crying loudly, accompanied by further insults and threats from the landlord.
Nan, the 30 year old mother, explained that she rented the room in October 2024, agreeing to pay a 6,000 baht (US$173) deposit and a monthly rent of 2,500 baht (US$72). Due to her job’s late salary disbursement, she had informed the landlord of potential delays, promising payment by the fifth of each month.
Nan noted that she had consistently paid rent, except in December 2024, when she was three days late. Despite requesting an extension to find a new place, the landlord refused and demanded immediate eviction, even though the deposit had not been refunded.
Landlord assault
Nan received a call from her daughter on January 3, reporting the eviction and assault. She expressed her distress over the situation, emphasising that her children are only 14 and three years old.
She sought help from Saimai Must Survive and plans to press charges against the landlord. The landlord, 47 year old Phisan and 45 year old Nararat, claimed that Nan consistently paid rent late and avoided finalising the lease agreement. They stated that they had no choice but to take action due to unresolved payment issues.
Phisan explained that on January 3, they tried to contact Nan, who did not respond or make the rent payment. Out of frustration, they forcibly entered the room, where they found Anna.
They claimed that they only pushed the child aside, causing her to stumble but denied any further harm. They suggested a medical examination to verify their claims and allowed Nan two more days to vacate the room.
Ekkapop Luangprasert, founder of Saimai Must Survive, mediated the situation at Khu Khot Police Station. He noted that no formal rental agreement had been signed, although a 6,000 baht deposit had been made, reported KhaoSod.
Ekkapop highlighted the need for prior notice before eviction, considering the advance payment made. The investigation resulted in charges against the landlord couple, including trespassing, assault, and property damage.
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