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The Basic Education Commission is taking firm action by ordering the suspension of a physical education teacher accused of molesting a Grade 9 student in Buriram province, while focusing on providing psychological support to the student.Tags: [education, misconduct, teacher suspension, Buriram, student welfare]
Parents of a Grade 9 student from a school in Buriram province have brought evidence to file a complaint with investigators at Lam Plai Mat Police Station.Tags: [parents, complaint, Lam Plai Mat Police, Buriram, student protection] The accused is a 54-year-old physical education teacher.Tags: [teacher, age, accusation] He allegedly molested the daughter multiple times, regardless of location, and is reported to have committed similar offenses against students for over 20 years without facing criminal or disciplinary punishment. This is because he reportedly used settlements and compensation to resolve cases quietly, as previously reported.Tags: [sexual misconduct, long-term abuse, impunity, settlements, disciplinary issues]Read more: Parents take action against physical education teacher accused of molesting Grade 9 daughter and threatening students.Tags: [news, parental action, teacher accusation, threats])Tags: []
Most recently, on 23 Mar 2026 GMT+7, the education area office ordered the immediate suspension of the physical education teacher following instructions from the Secretary-General of the Basic Education Commission, effective from today until the case is resolved.Tags: [teacher suspension, official order, investigation, Basic Education Commission]
ByTags: [] Mrs. Phattharawan Phattharaborwut, Deputy Secretary-General of the Basic Education Commission,Tags: [official, education authority, Basic Education Commission] revealed that following reports about the physical education teacher in a Buriram school accused of repeatedly molesting students, Secretary-General Pichet Pho Phakdi assigned her to immediately follow up and verify the facts. Such behavior violates professional ethics and the Commission’s policies seriously and is unacceptable. It also contravenes the Ministry of Education’s "Good Learning, Virtuous Conduct" policy emphasizing schools as the safest places.Tags: [investigation, professional ethics, education policy, student safety]
Mrs. Phattharawan said the Commission has instructed the education area office to take strict disciplinary action. The office has suspended the teacher and deployed a school psychologist to support and restore the mental health of the student and parents. The situation will be closely monitored.Tags: [disciplinary action, psychological support, student care, monitoring]
Additionally, the Commission has urged all education area offices to supervise their schools closely to enforce safety measures and emergency plans rigorously. In such incidents, the students’ mental well-being must be the priority, and offenders must be decisively dealt with. If any administrators or supervisors are found negligent, thorough investigations will be conducted and appropriate measures strictly implemented to prevent recurrence.Tags: [school safety, supervision, mental health, accountability, prevention]
Meanwhile,Tags: [] the school principalTags: [school administration, principal] stated after visiting the affected student that the case has been reported to superiors, the teacher has been suspended, and a committee has been appointed to investigate according to procedures.Tags: [school response, investigation, suspension]
Regarding whether additional victims will come forward, the principal said he is uncertain since he just took the position a few months ago and is unaware of prior information. However, anyone who believes they are a victim has the right to file a complaint.Tags: [potential victims, complaint rights, new principal]
On the other hand,Tags: [] Police Colonel Khwanchai Phueakpoonphon, Chief of Lam Plai Mat Police Station in Lam Plai Mat District, Buriram province,Tags: [police, investigation, Buriram] reported that the incident occurred on 17 Mar 2026 at about 12:30 p.m. inside the school. On 18 Mar, the victim’s parent and the student’s advisor filed a complaint with investigators, which was immediately accepted as a case.Tags: [incident details, complaint filing, police response]
On 19 Mar, the accused came to acknowledge the charges personally. On the same day, police took the victim and parents to meet with a multidisciplinary team for interviews at the Buriram Provincial Youth and Children Center. On 20 Mar, police notified the teacher’s employer, the education office, that the staff member faces criminal charges.Tags: [legal process, victim support, employer notification]
Regarding the case, police are expediting a criminal record check. The teacher has been charged with public indecency. The law stipulates that anyone who commits indecent acts against a person over 15 years old by force, threats, causing inability to resist, or by impersonation, faces imprisonment up to 10 years, a fine up to 200,000 baht, or both. Police are committed to ensuring justice for both parties.Tags: [criminal charges, legal penalties, investigation, justice]