The issue involves a Lieutenant Colonel from Bueng Sam Phan Police Station who spoke with slurred speech resembling intoxication. His superior has ordered his transfer to work at the police station because he will retire in one year. Meanwhile, the family of the 14-year-old girl has already discussed and reached an understanding.
On 21 January 2026, in Phetchabun Province, reporters updated on a complaint from the guardians of a 14-year-old girl. Around 11:30 p.m. on 20 January 2026, a police officer from Bueng Sam Phan Police Station appeared intoxicated and behaved as if molesting the guardian's daughter during the village's annual event. When questioned, the officer claimed he was checking her ID card. The officer spoke with slurred speech, and an argument ensued briefly before others helped escort the officer away. Police Colonel Pramuk Pinpleumjit, the chief of Bueng Sam Phan Police Station, acknowledged the matter and is investigating, as previously reported.
The latest update identified the police officer in the video as Lieutenant Colonel Suriya, assigned to the Sub-Samphong Police Booth in Sub Mai Daeng Subdistrict.
Recently, the child's guardians and the 14-year-old girl visited Bueng Sam Phan Police Station and spoke with Lieutenant Colonel Suriya. Both sides have reached an understanding, with the family not pursuing legal action. Lieutenant Colonel Suriya provided financial assistance to the girl's family.
The inappropriate behavior seen in the video is still under investigation, with disciplinary action to follow based on the findings. Meanwhile, the commanding officer has transferred Lieutenant Colonel Suriya to work at Bueng Sam Phan Police Station due to his retirement in one year.