Disturbing behaviour of police officer who raped minor exposed by another student
Female students reportedly exposed the disturbing behaviour of the Patiew Police Station officer, who raped the 17 year old girl in the Isaan province of Yasothon. Ironically, the officer reportedly trained students on how to protect themselves from sexual abuse and assaults but, he now faces a rape charge.
A Thai mother sought help from Saimai Survive after her 17 year old daughter was allegedly raped by a Patiew Police Station officer, 50 year old Police Captain Kampanat Pimphu, on January 29. Kampanat reportedly demanded a 2,000 baht fine from the victim for riding a motorcycle without a licence and helmet.
The victim was unable to pay the fine, so Kampanat dragged her to a room 300 metres from the police station and sexually assaulted her in exchange for the fine. He also told the victim to meet him again the next day for sex.
Kampanat was arrested on January 30 and reportedly admitted to raping the victim. Yasothon Provincial Court denied his request for bail and remanded him in custody for an initial period of 12 days before the next hearing.
Following Kampanat’s arrest, several other female students came forward to Saimai Survive to expose the police officer’s disturbing behaviour.
The students revealed they knew Kampanat as a teacher from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) project. Kampanat attended training at several schools to advise students on drugs and sexual abuse protection. The students added that he was also an abuser.
One student revealed that Kampanat tried to strike up a relationship with her. She shared screenshots of the conversation:
Kampanat: “Don’t you think a teacher can like a young girl?”
Student: “No, haha.”
Kampanat: “If I tell you that I like you, what do you think? I just want to know what you think. It is impossible anyway, the age difference. Young girls don’t like old men. Do you think young girls can like old men? Don’t you think old men have money for you?
During the conversation, Kampanat also expressed his admiration for the young student, saying she was beautiful.
The organisation founder, Ekkaphop Lueangprasert, is now gathering more details on the matter to see if other victims have been sexually abused by this police officer or not.
ORIGINAL STORY: Yasothon police inspector detained over minor’s statutory rape
The Yasothon Provincial Court remanded a 50 year old deputy traffic police inspector from the Pa Tio Police Station in custody for an initial 12 days amid allegations of statutory rape and physical assault of a minor. The officer tasked with investigating the case allegedly admitted to the charges, while the investigation team was still waiting for the results of fingerprint analysis and medical examinations.
The suspect’s request for temporary release was opposed by the investigating officer and the victim, fearing he might tamper with evidence or flee due to the severity of the crime.
The case came to light yesterday morning, January 30, when a Facebook page revealed that a 17 year old student was raped by a police officer after being unable to pay a 2,000 baht (US$56) traffic fine. Ekkaphop Luengprasert, an advisor to the Minister of the Interior and founder of the Facebook page, urged Deputy National Police Chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn to investigate the matter due to the damage it could cause to the police institution’s reputation.
Big Joke ordered Phirom Suanthong, the Provincial Police Region Chief of Yasothon, to form a committee to investigate the incident. The committee is to bring criminal charges against the accused officer, who holds the rank of deputy inspector at the Pa Tio Police Station, and ensure disciplinary proceedings are initiated. The girl has been sent for a medical examination and interviewed by a multi-disciplinary team, reported Sanook.
Phirum, along with other high-ranking officers, personally oversaw the investigation, which led to the questioning of the accused, known as Deputy Inspector Kampanat Pimphu. Yasothon Provincial Police Deputy Chief Sanit Chaisathit, as the police spokesperson, clarified the events, stating the incident occurred around 10am on January 29. The officer stopped the victim, who was riding a motorcycle without a helmet and a driver’s license, and subsequently committed the alleged crime.
Sanit confirmed that after questioning, the deputy inspector admitted to the rape. Later that evening, the victim, accompanied by her guardians, filed a complaint at the Pa Tio Police Station. The victim has undergone a medical examination, and a team of professionals has interviewed her. The charges against the deputy inspector include the abduction of a minor over 15 but under 18 years of age for indecent acts and rape through intimidation and physical assault.
In the online world, Twitter user @RedSkullxxx posted a picture of the accused’s Facebook profile, where he is dressed in his uniform and uses inspirational quotes, highlighting the stark contrast between his online persona and the heinous nature of the crimes he stands accused of.
