SEOUL, Aug. 6 - 80 South Korean scouts withdraw from the World Jamboree. Protest that the organizers did not properly deal with a Thai scout commander who sneaked into the women's shower.
South Korea's Korea Herald newspaper website reported that About 80 South Korean Boy Scouts have decided to withdraw from the 25th World Scout Jamboree that is currently taking place in Saemeungum district. North Jeolla Province To express frustration with organizers for not properly dealing with the scout leader, a Thai man caused a scandal on Wednesday.
Leader of the North Jeolla Province Scout Association said. The incident occurred at 5:00 a.m., a Thai male scout commander followed the association's female scout commander into the women's shower room. And when he was caught, he lied about going into the shower as well. About 100 people witnessed the incident, but the organizers failed to take appropriate action, such as separating the accused from the Boy Scouts. or provide protection to victims By doing just a simple admonishment The association has notified the inspectorate. Police said they were investigating.
Information on the blog of the Ministry of Education https://moe360.blog/2023/08/04/25th-world-scout-jamboree/ states that Thailand has a total of 191 people participating in this gathering, consisting of 99 Scouts, 11 scout commanders, and 73 international volunteer scouts. People Executives and working groups of the National Scout Office 8 people
The 25th World Scout Jamboree, held from 1-12 August 2023, faced the problem of extreme heat until the participants fell ill. There are health problems and the COVID-19 epidemic until Scouts from many countries such as the United States, England, Singapore withdraw.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency