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Lawyer Kaeo's counterparty denies extortion, Numpol Kanchai also a victim

Lawyer Kaeo's counterparty denies extortion, Numpol Kanchai also a victim

KhaosodSociety22h ago

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A lawyer representing a 18-year-old victim claims alleged sexual misconduct by "Lawyer Kaeo" is not extortion and cannot be settled, suggesting another celebrity is also a victim.

  • •A lawyer representing an 18-year-old victim alleges sexual misconduct by 'Lawyer Kaeo' occurred on Sept 12, 2025.
  • •The victim's lawyer states the case is not extortion and cannot be settled, fearing injustice due to alleged attempts at reconciliation by a public prosecutor.
  • •Lawyer Kaeo allegedly offered 2.5 million baht in compensation, though details of the offer are unclear.
  • •The victim's lawyer believes television host Numpol Kanchai is also a victim, citing misrepresentation of his involvement.

Overview

  • •On Sep 12, 2025, alleged sexual misconduct occurred within Lawyer Kaeo's car. This occurred after the victim and Lawyer Kaeo met and exchanged LINE contacts on Sep 8, 2025. The victim was 18 years and 4 months old at the time.
  • •Arnnap Boon Sawang, the victim's lawyer, filed complaints with the police in multiple locations.
  • •Arnnap Boon Sawang stated that the case is a public indecency offense, which is a non-compoundable criminal offense, in order to ensure legal proceedings.
  • •The victim initially hesitated to report the incident due to Lawyer Kaeo's public profile and credibility.
  • •Reports indicate prior settlement negotiations ranged from 10 million, 5 million, to 2.5 million baht, with claims that Lawyer Kaeo offered the 2.5 million baht.
  • •Lawyer Kaeo allegedly touched the victim inappropriately on the thigh, chest, and genitals during car travel and hugged the victim in a restaurant.
  • •Arnnap Boon Sawang confirmed hearing Lawyer Kaeo offer the victim approximately 2.5 million baht in compensation, though details were not discussed.
  • •The victim's family is concerned about the case possibly not receiving justice, especially given alleged contact from a public prosecutor seeking settlement.

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Key Quotes

Arnnap Boon Sawang
"Confirmed hearing the lawyer offer 2.5 million in compensation."
ยืนยันได้ยินทนายเป็นผู้เสนอเงินชดเชย 2.5 ล้าน
Arnnap Boon Sawang
"Cites Numpol Kanchai as a victim as well."
ชี้ หนุ่ม กรรชัย ก็เป็นเหยื่อเหมือนกัน
Arnnap Boon Sawang
"Learned the facts from the victim and their father since Dec 26, 2025."
ตนได้รับทราบข้อเท็จจริงจากผู้เสียหายและพ่อของผู้เสียหายมาตั้งแต่วันที่ 26 ธ.ค.68
Arnnap Boon Sawang
"Initially, it may fall under public indecency, a non-compoundable criminal offense."
เบื้องต้น มองว่า อาจเข้าข่ายความผิด ในข้อหากระทำอนาจารต่อหน้าธารกำนัล ซึ่งเป็นความผิดอาญาแผ่นดิน ที่ยอมความไม่ได้
Arnnap Boon Sawang
"Personally, I question if a relationship can escalate to physical contact within just 4 days."
ส่วนตัวจึงมองว่าระยะเวลาเพียง 4 วัน ความสัมพันธ์จะถึงขั้นเลยเถิดมาสัมผัสในตัวกันได้หรือไม่
Arnnap Boon Sawang
"Confirmed hearing Lawyer Kaeo offer the victim approximately 2.5 million baht in compensation."
ยืนยันว่าได้ยินทนายแก้ว เป็นผู้เสนอเงินชดเชยให้กับผู้เสียหายมูลค่าประมาณ 2.5 ล้านบาท
Arnnap Boon Sawang
"This case cannot be settled, fearing injustice as the negotiator is a public prosecutor."
คดีนี้เป็นคดีที่ยอมความไม่ได้ และเกรงว่า คดีนี้จะไม่ได้รับความเป็นธรรม เนื่องจากผู้ที่มาต่อรองมีตำแหน่งเป็นถึงพนักงานอัยการ
Arnnap Boon Sawang
"Numpol Kanchai is also a victim, as Lawyer Kaeo used Numpol Kanchai's name to promote a suit shop."
พี่หนุ่มกรรชัย ก็ตกเป็นเหยื่อเช่นเดียวกัน เพราะว่าหลังจากที่มีการรู้จักกัน ทนายแก้วได้อ้างชื่อ พี่หนุ่มกรรชัย ว่า จะให้เข้ามาช่วยโปรโมทร้านสูท

Key Entities

Person

Lawyer Kaeo(ทนายแก้ว)
Alleged perpetrator in a sexual misconduct case involving an 18-year-old victim.
Numpol Kanchai(หนุ่ม กรรชัย)ℹ️
Television host allegedly used by Lawyer Kaeo in connection with a promotional scheme and later to supposedly help resolve the sexual misconduct case.
Arnnap Boon Sawang(นายอรรณพ บุญสว่าง)
Lawyer representing the 18-year-old victim in the alleged sexual misconduct case.
18-year-old youth(เยาวชน อายุ 18 ปี)
The victim in the alleged sexual misconduct case by Lawyer Kaeo.

Place

Rama 3(พระราม 3)
Location referenced for a shopping mall where Lawyer Kaeo met the victim for coffee.
Lat Phrao(ลาดพร้าว)
Location referenced for a noodle shop where Lawyer Kaeo and the victim went after meeting at a mall.