Khon Kaen, Police rush to interview witnesses in the case of a 17-year-old girl before issuing a summons to “Somrak Khamsing” to give evidence on the side of a famous lawyer. Reveal if you really did something wrong. will be prosecuted on many serious charges
Progress in the case of a 17-year-old girl reporting to the police at Muang Khon Kaen Police Station against Mr. Somrak Khamsing, a former national team athlete. Olympic gold medal Lured and abused at a hotel in Khon Kaen Province Recently, the news team called Mr. Somrak. to ask about the facts He admitted that he met a young woman at an entertainment venue in Khon Kaen Province on the night of December 9th. which he came to ask to take a photo of before following him to his room To join the party Upon arrival, they were asked their age. When they learned that they were 17 years old, they were not involved, but they accepted it. There was a natural hug, they took off their clothes, and there was no trading. Because he didn’t have any money with him that day. And later found out that the younger sister had told her grandmother that she would come to take the exam. But there was no exam. When in an entertainment venue He didn’t think that he would be 17 years old because he was big. Personally, I am still confident in my innocence that I did not rape anyone, so I would like to not use the word harassment. Now my mental state is very bad. I regret my life of never doing anything for anyone. I want to stay quiet and raise fighting cocks. I admit that I’m also drunk. But on the women’s side, they came to cling to him. I don’t know how to get to that point. Because normally I’m careful. The fact that the younger brother came out to report Personally, I think it might be blackmail. We are now preparing to appoint a lawyer to fight the case.
After the incident, the police chief of Muang Khon Kaen Police Station Leading the patrol force Muang Khon Kaen Police Station along with Mr. Atthaphon Thipdara, Deputy District Secretary of Mueang Khon Kaen Administrative officer Inspect entertainment venues at Mr. Somrak have accessed the service It was found that the entertainment venues were still open as usual. Officials checked ID cards. Including a urine test Initial search for drugs in the body did not find anything illegal at all. On the night of December 9, 2023, Mr. Somrak entered this entertainment venue. and sat at a table behind the DJ along the walkway into the restaurant and in front of the CCTV camera, according to the store keeper’s information Know that all the time Somrak At the table, tourists would walk in and ask to take pictures and toast glasses. Until closing time before Somrak returned and left the shop.
Progress in the case after Ms. A (pseudonym), age 17, came to report a complaint. Mr. Somrak Taken for obscene purposes by the police at Muang Khon Kaen Police Station The complaint was received. and preliminary interrogation Write a letter to send the injured person for a physical examination. and also called for further questioning of witnesses who is a friend of the victim and has coordinated with all professions Enter to interrogate the victim again. For the injured Currently under the care of the Children’s and Women’s Home in Khon Kaen Province. Meanwhile, police investigators have gone to the area to check for additional witnesses. and images from CCTV cameras to collect as evidence and preparing to issue a summons to Mr. Somrak came to give evidence in the said case as well
As for the issue at the entertainment venue Neglecting to allow youths under 20 years of age to use the services If the inspection finds a mistake can be prosecuted on charges “Consent or neglect to allow persons under 20 years of age to use services and open hours beyond the hours provided by law” with such walking institutions As for Mr. Somrak If there is clear evidence A summons will be issued to acknowledge the allegations.
As for Mr. Ronnarong Kaewphet, a famous lawyer Revealed that in the case of Mr. Somrak If checked, it is found to be true. Will be prosecuted on several charges: 1. Charges: According to Section 319, anyone who takes a minor over 15 years but not over 18 years of age for obscene purposes is punishable by imprisonment from 2 years to 10 years, a fine of 40,000 -200,000 baht, or both. Fine 2. Section 278: Whoever commits an indecent act against a person over 15 years of age by threatening in any way. Using violent force without the person being able to resist is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding 200,000 baht.
There is also the case of taking a minor aged 15 years but not more than 18 years for obscene purposes, whether the child consents or not, is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 10 years. The incident is not related to the child’s age. and even though they did not have sexual relations with the victim Will you consent or not? But if they are not yet 18 years old, everyone will go to jail.
Source: Thai News Agency