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Police Lt. Col. Accused of Molestation, Has Not Apologized; Owner Seeks Justice

Police Lt. Col. Accused of Molestation, Has Not Apologized; Owner Seeks Justice

Khaosod•Society•2h ago

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A police lieutenant colonel is accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old restaurant employee in Kanchanaburi, with the restaurant owner insisting on legal action as the accused has yet to apologize.

  • •A police officer holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel allegedly molested a 20-year-old female server at an MK restaurant in Kanchanaburi.
  • •The incident occurred on the evening of May 19, 2026.
  • •The restaurant owner has reported the incident and is committed to pursuing legal action.
  • •The accused officer has not offered an apology to the victim.

Overview

  • •On May 19, 2026, a police lieutenant colonel allegedly molested a 20-year-old female server at an MK restaurant in Lard Yai sub-district, Mueang district, Kanchanaburi province.
  • •The restaurant owner accompanied the molested employee to file a report at the Lard Yai Police Station as evidence.
  • •On May 21, 2026, the restaurant owner and the victim returned to the Lard Yai Police Station for further statements.
  • •The alleged perpetrator, a police lieutenant colonel, did not appear at the police station.
  • •The restaurant owner stated that the accused police officer had not contacted the victim or the restaurant to apologize, indicating a lack of remorse.
  • •The restaurant owner expressed that they and the victim are prepared to pursue legal proceedings to the utmost.
  • •The traffic deputy superintendent of Mueang Kanchanaburi Police Station, who is the superior of the accused officer, attended the Lard Yai Police Station.
  • •The victim and the restaurant owner are determined to see the legal process conclude, hoping for fair treatment despite the perpetrator being a police officer.

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Key Quotes

Panupong Teswong
"Today, the alleged perpetrator, a police lieutenant colonel, did not show up as expected. Only the traffic deputy superintendent, the superior, came to Lard Ya station, but no attempt was made to negotiate or mediate with the victim, which made both myself and the victim feel very bad."
ในวันนี้ทาง ร.ต.ต. ที่เป็นผู้ก่อเหตุไม่ได้เดินทางมาพบกับผู้เสียหายอย่างที่ตนเข้าใจ มีเพียงรองผู้กำกับจราจร ซึ่งเป็นผู้บังคับบัญชาเดินทางมาที่ สภ.ลาดหญ้า แต่ก็ไม่ได้มีการ พยายามเจรจาไกล่เกลี่ยกับทางผู้เสียหายแต่อย่างใด ทำให้ตนและน้องผู้เสียหายรู้สึกไม่ดีเป็นอย่างมาก
Panupong Teswong
"This shows a complete lack of remorse. Therefore, myself and the victim are ready to proceed with this case to the fullest extent."
แสดงถึงความไม่สำนึกผิดแต่อย่างใด ดังนั้นทางตนและน้องผู้เสียหายก็พร้อมที่จะเดินหน้าดำเนินคดีเรื่องนี้ให้ถึงที่สุด

Key Entities

Person

Police Lieutenant Colonel(ร.ต.ต.)
The alleged perpetrator of the molestation incident.
20-year-old female employee(พนักงานสาววัย20)
The victim of alleged molestation at the MK restaurant.
Panupong Teswong(นายภาณุพงศ์ เทศวงศ์)
The owner of the MK restaurant, who is supporting the victim and pursuing legal action.
Nong B (pseudonym)(น้องบี (นามสมมติ))
The pseudonym for the 20-year-old female employee who was allegedly molested.
Traffic Deputy Superintendent of Mueang Kanchanaburi Police Station(รองผู้กำกับจราจร สภ. เมืองกาญจนบุรี)
The superior officer of the alleged perpetrator who attended the police station.

Organization

MK Restaurant(ร้านหมูกระทะ)
The establishment where the alleged molestation occurred.
Lard Yai Police Station(สภ.ลาดหญ้า)
The police station where the report was filed and further statements were taken.
Mueang Kanchanaburi Police Station(สภ. เมืองกาญจนบุรี)
The police station to which the alleged perpetrator is subordinate.

Place

Lard Yai sub-district, Mueang district, Kanchanaburi province(พื้นที่ ต.ลาดหญ้า อ.เมือง จ.กาญจนบุรี)ℹ️
The location where the MK restaurant and the incident took place.