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Village Headman Resigns After Molesting 13-Year-Old; Police to Press 2 Charges

Village Headman Resigns After Molesting 13-Year-Old; Police to Press 2 Charges

Matichon•Society•25d ago

Reader Briefing

A village headman in Nakhon Phanom has resigned following allegations of molesting a 13-year-old girl, with police preparing to file serious charges.

  • •A village headman in Wang Yang District, Nakhon Phanom, is accused of molesting and raping a 13-year-old girl.
  • •The accused headman submitted his resignation on April 28, 2026, prior to facing legal action.
  • •Police are preparing to press charges of child abduction for indecent acts and rape against the former headman.

Overview

  • •On May 6, the reporter reported on the case in Nakhon Phanom.
  • •The victim's mother reported the alleged crime to Wang Yang Police Station on April 28.
  • •The accused village headman resigned from his position on April 28, 2026.
  • •Police are preparing to charge the former headman with two serious offenses.
  • •The girl worked part-time as a molam show dancer, leading to familiarity with the headman.
  • •Police stated that there is sufficient evidence to prosecute the accused, despite his denial.
  • •The resignation means the accused can no longer be disciplined by local administration, with police handling the criminal case.
  • •Police will summon the former headman to acknowledge the charges and proceed with legal procedures.

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Key Entities

Person

Kittipong(นายกิตติพงษ์)
The accused village headman alleged to have molested a 13-year-old girl.
13-year-old girl(เด็กหญิง วัย 13 ปี)
The victim of alleged molestation and rape.
Ornta(นางสาวอ่อนตา)
The mother of the 13-year-old victim, who reported the alleged crime.
Pol.Col. Kurupong Kaewsa-ard(พ.ต.อ.คุรุพงษ์ แก้วสะอาด)
The Superintendent of Wang Yang Police Station, providing updates on the case.

Organization

Wang Yang Police Station, Nakhon Phanom(สภ.วังยาง นครพนม)
The police station where the victim's mother filed her complaint.
Social Development and Human Security Office(หน่วยงาน พัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)
The government agency providing assistance to the victim and her family.

Place

Wang Yang District, Nakhon Phanom(อำเภอวังยาง จ.นครพนม)
The district where the incident occurred and the village headman resided.

Law

Child abduction for indecent acts against persons under 15(พรากผู้เยาว์ กระทำอนาจาร เด็กอายุไม่เกิน 15 ปี)
One of the primary charges police intend to file against the former village headman.
Rape(ข่มขืนกระทำชำเรา)
Another serious charge police intend to file against the former village headman.