Stepfather arrested for rape and threats in Pathum Thani

Thairath•Society•20d ago

Reader Briefing

Police in Pathum Thani arrested a 39-year-old stepfather for the long-term sexual abuse and harassment of his stepdaughter.

•Mr. Pathomphong was arrested at his residence in Pathum Thani on August 31, 2026.
•The stepdaughter was first sexually assaulted in December 2023 at the age of 15.
•The stepfather allegedly threatened to kill the family if the old case was reopened.
•Police will re-examine the victim using a female investigator due to previous coercion.

•The sexual abuse of the stepdaughter began in December 2023 when the stepdaughter was 15 years old.
•The stepfather allegedly used an unknown drug mixed in beef bone soup to make the mother and stepdaughter unconscious.
•The stepdaughter and mother fled their home approximately 10 days prior to the arrest for safety.
•The stepfather committed physical assault and threatened to shoot the family in 2026 after learning the stepdaughter had a romantic interest at university.
•Mr. Ton-or from the Pen Nueng Foundation stated that this is a non-compoundable criminal case.
•Police from Khu Khot Police Station searched the residence for firearms and apprehended Mr. Pathomphong.
•Pol. Lt. Col. Prasit Sombunjit confirmed the case is not barred by the statute of limitations because the victim was a minor.
•Khu Khot Police Station will assign a female investigator to conduct a detailed re-interrogation of the victim.

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Mr. Pathomphong(นายปฐมพงศ์)

A 39-year-old stepfather accused of raping his stepdaughter and threatening his family.

Ms. Bee(น.ส.บี)

A 19-year-old victim of sexual abuse and physical assault by her stepfather.

Mr. Ton-or(คุณต้นอ้อ)

A representative of the Pen Nueng Foundation assisting the victims.

Pol. Lt. Col. Prasit Sombunjit(พ.ต.ท. ประสิทธิ์ สมบุญจิตร)

Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Khu Khot Police Station.

Khu Khot Police Station(สภ.คูคต)

The police station handling the investigation and arrest of Mr. Pathomphong.

Pen Nueng Foundation(มูลนิธิเป็นหนึ่ง)

An organization providing assistance to the victims in this case.

Pathum Thani Provincial Office of Social Development and Human Security(พมจ.ปทุมธานี)

Government officials who provided assistance to the victims.

Pathum Thani(ปทุมธานี)ℹ️

The province where the crimes occurred and the arrest took place.

Rangsit(รังสิต)ℹ️

The area where a shopping mall is located where the stepfather confronted the victim's romantic interest.