Village Headman Surrenders in Assault Case, Denies Allegations Regarding 13-Year-Old Girl

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A 53-year-old former village headman in Nakhon Phanom has surrendered to police, facing charges of rape and abduction of a 13-year-old girl, while denying the allegations.

•A 53-year-old former village headman in Nakhon Phanom has surrendered to police regarding an alleged assault on a 13-year-old girl.
•The man has been charged with rape and abduction of a minor but denies all allegations, stating he will fight the case in court.
•Police are opposing bail due to the seriousness of the charges and the potential for flight, with the suspect having resigned from his post.
•The alleged incident occurred on April 28, 2026, at the former headman's residence, after the victim's parents filed a complaint.

Overview

•On April 28, 2026, the alleged incident occurred at the residence of Kittipong (name withheld) in Nakhon Phanom.
•Kittipong (name withheld), a 53-year-old former village headman, surrendered to police on May 7, 2026.
•Kittipong (name withheld) denied all allegations and stated he would fight the case in court.
•The surrender came after the parents of the 13-year-old victim filed a complaint against the former village headman.
•Police in Nakhon Phanom have filed two charges against Kittipong (name withheld): rape and abduction of a minor.
•Police are opposing bail for Kittipong (name withheld) due to the high penalty and fear of flight.
•Kittipong (name withheld) has resigned from his position as village headman prior to his surrender.
•Kittipong (name withheld) reportedly attempted to negotiate a settlement with the victim's family, offering 600,000 THB, which was unsuccessful.

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Key Quotes

Kittipong (Name withheld)

"Just sorry."

แค่ขอโทษ

Key Entities

Person

Lecherous Village Headman(ผู้ใหญ่บ้านหื่น)

A 53-year-old former village headman charged with rape and abduction of a minor in Nakhon Phanom.

13-year-old girl(ด.ญ. 13)

The alleged victim of rape and abduction by the former village headman.

Kittipong(นายกิตติพงษ์)

The 53-year-old former village headman accused of assaulting a 13-year-old girl.

Pol. Lt. Col. Yongyuth Phiewphan(พ.ต.ท.ยงยุทธ ผิวพรรณ)

The investigating officer (Sw. (Inquiry)) in the case involving the former village headman.

Organization

Nakhon Phanom Police(ตำรวจ จ.นครพนม)

The law enforcement agency investigating the alleged rape and abduction case in Nakhon Phanom.

Place

Nakhon Phanom Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดนครพนม)

The court where the former village headman is being held for detention, and where bail is being opposed.