P.6 Student Bruised by Teacher's Caning, Mother Reports

Khaosod•Society•17d ago

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A mother has filed a police report against a teacher for allegedly beating her sixth-grade son severely, causing bruises and fever, with the teacher reportedly blaming the child's 'thin skin'.

•A mother reported her sixth-grade son to the police after he was allegedly beaten by a teacher, resulting in bruises and fever.
•The incident occurred at a school in Mueang Samut Prakan district.
•The mother disputes the teacher's explanation that the child's 'thin skin' caused the bruising and demands accountability and appropriate compensation.

Overview

•On July 8, 2026, a mother named Ms. Sureeya (40 years old) went to the police to file a report.
•Ms. Sureeya's son, a 6th-grade student identified as Nong Boss, was allegedly beaten severely by a teacher.
•Nong Boss sustained red welts and bruising on his elbow and left shoulder, and developed a fever.
•The teacher allegedly claimed it was done for discipline and did not expect the child's skin to be so thin that it would bruise.
•Ms. Sureeya stated, 'Don't claim accumulated stress caused the teacher to lash out at children because it's not believable.'
•Ms. Sureeya sought medical examination for her son, and a doctor issued a medical certificate confirming the bruises.
•Ms. Sureeya wants to pursue legal action against the teacher for assault and violation of the Child Protection Act B.E. 2003.
•Ms. Sureeya plans to invite the school and the teacher to a police discussion to clarify measures and address compensation.

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Key Quotes

นางสุรีย์ญา

"Don't claim accumulated stress caused the teacher to lash out at children because it's not believable. You also claim my child might have thin skin, that's why it bruised easily after being hit. This is an unbelievable excuse."

ไม่ต้องมาอ้างว่าครูเครียดสะสมแล้วมาลงที่เด็ก เพราะมันฟังไม่ขึ้น และยังมาอ้างอีกว่าลูกของตนอาจจะผิวบอบบาง พอโดนตีเลยเขียวช้ำเอง ซึ่งเป็นข้ออ้างที่ฟังไม่ขึ้น

นางสุรีย์ญา

"If punishment is necessary, it should be through warning and reprimand first, not physical assault."

หากจะลงโทษก็ต้องว่ากล่าวตักเตือนก่อน ไม่ใช่มาทำร้ายร่างกาย

Key Entities

Person

Sureeya(นางสุรีย์ญา)

Mother of a 6th-grade student who allegedly sustained injuries from a teacher's caning and reported the incident to the police.

Nong Boss(น้องบอส)

6th-grade student who is the alleged victim of physical assault by a teacher.

Pol. Lt. Natthapong Thianngam(ร.ต.ต.ณัฐพงศ์ เทียนงาม)

Investigating officer at the Mueang Samut Prakan Police Station receiving the report.

Place

Mueang Samut Prakan Police Station(สภ.เมืองสมุทรปราการ)

The police station where the complaint was filed.

Law

Child Protection Act B.E. 2003(พ.ร.บ.คุ้มครองเด็ก พ.ศ. 2003)

The law under which the mother is seeking to press charges against the teacher.