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Lawyer's opponent details timeline, says victim was 18, denies consent.

Lawyer's opponent details timeline, says victim was 18, denies consent.

ThairathSociety22h ago

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Lawyer for alleged victim of 'Lawyer Kaew' details timeline, asserts victim was 18, and criticizes mediation efforts.

  • •A female lawyer representing the alleged victim stated the incident occurred on September 12, 2025, and the victim was 18 years old at the time.
  • •The lawyer claims Lawyer Kaew made inappropriate physical contact with the victim within his car and at a noodle shop.
  • •Mediation efforts are currently stalled, with the victim's father reportedly still angry and concerns raised about prosecutorial involvement in settlement talks.
  • •Initial settlement offers reportedly ranged from 2.5 million to 10 million baht, with Lawyer Kaew allegedly offering 2.5 million.

Overview

  • •On Dec 26, 2024, Mr. Annop Boonsawang, the lawyer for the female opponent, received factual information from the victim and the victim's father.
  • •On Sep 8, 2025, the victim and Lawyer Kaew exchanged LINE contact details after meeting at the victim's father's shop.
  • •On Sep 12, 2025, Lawyer Kaew allegedly met the victim at a department store and later at a noodle shop, where the alleged sexual misconduct occurred.
  • •Mr. Annop Boonsawang stated that the victim was 18 years old at the time of the incident in order to establish the legal framework of the case.
  • •Mr. Annop Boonsawang has gathered evidence from witnesses and involved parties to file complaints with the police in multiple locations.
  • •The lawyer for the female opponent indicated that the alleged act may fall under public indecency, a non-compoundable offense.
  • •The lawyer for the female opponent asserted that the victim's father remains angry, stating, 'I emphasize the victim's father is still angry.'
  • •Lawyers for the victim have heard from Assistant Prosecutors attempting to contact the victim's father to seek a settlement, leading to concerns about fairness.

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Key Quotes

Lawyer for the female opponent
"Currently, I do not see a good atmosphere for mediation."
ตอนนี้ยังไม่เห็นบรรยากาศการไกล่เกลี่ยที่ดี
Lawyer for the female opponent
"I confirm the minor victim was 18 years old at the time of the incident."
ยืนยันเยาวชนที่เป็นผู้เสียหายตอนเกิดเหตุ มีอายุ 18 ปี
Lawyer for the female opponent
"I emphasize the victim's father is still angry."
ย้ำพ่อของผู้เสียหายยังรู้สึกโกรธ
Lawyer for the female opponent
"Regarding the disclosed money, there were previous attempts to negotiate compensation from millions, 5 million, to 2.5 million baht, with a third party involved."
ส่วนใหญ่เรื่องเงินที่เปิดเผย ก่อนหน้านี้มีการพยายามเจรจาตกลงชดใช้ค่าเสียหายกันตั้งแต่หลัก 10 ล้านบาท, 5 ล้านบาท และ 2.5 ล้านบาทนั้น ส่วนตัวทราบว่ามีบุคคลกลางเข้ามาเกี่ยวข้องด้วย

Key Entities

Person

Female lawyer, opponent of "Lawyer Kaew"(ทนายสาวคู่กรณี "ทนายแก้ว")
Lawyer representing the alleged victim in a sexual harassment case against 'Lawyer Kaew'.
Lawyer Kaew(ทนายแก้ว)
Lawyer accused of sexual harassment by a younger woman.
Mr. Montchai Jongkairattanakul(นายมนต์ชัย จงไกรรัตนกุล)
The individual also known as 'Lawyer Kaew,' accused of sexual harassment.
Mr. Annop Boonsawang(นายอรรณพ บุญสว่าง)
The lawyer representing the alleged victim against 'Lawyer Kaew'.

Place

Rama 3(พระราม 3)
Location mentioned as a site where Lawyer Kaew met the victim for coffee.
Lad Phrao(ลาดพร้าว)
Area mentioned as the location of a noodle shop where the alleged incident occurred.

Timeline

January 22, 2026(วันที่ 22 ม.ค. 69)
Date when the lawyer for the female opponent provided an update on the case.
December 26, 2024(วันที่ 26 ธ.ค. 68)
Date when the victim and their father shared details with their lawyer.
September 12, 2025(วันที่ 12 กันยายน 2568)
Date when the alleged sexual misconduct by Lawyer Kaew occurred.
September 8, 2025(วันที่ 8 กันยายน 2568)
Date when 'Lawyer Kaew' and the victim exchanged contact details.