Thai Soldier Detained for Alleged Rape of Minor During Songkran Festival
A Thai soldier, identified as Private Pasit Komahi, has been taken into custody following accusations of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in Bangkok. The incident reportedly occurred around 11 pm on a Tuesday during the Songkran water festival celebrations. According to the victim's mother, the assault took place in a public restroom located in an alley near the Nap Park Hostel on Khao San Road in the Phra Nakhon district. The victim stated that she was separated from her friends and followed by a group of eight men with military haircuts who addressed each other by army ranks. After the alleged assault and threats, the suspect fled, and the victim sought help from bystanders before filing a police complaint at Chana Songkhram station. The Royal Thai Army confirmed that Pvt Pasit is attached to the Headquarters Company of the First Army Area. Authorities stated that the soldier initially admitted to having sex with the girl, while claiming other group members were unaware of the act. The suspect has been handed over to police for further investigation, though formal charges have not yet been announced.
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Thai Soldier Detained for Alleged Rape of Minor During Songkran Festival
A Thai soldier, identified as Private Pasit Komahi, has been taken into custody following accusations of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in Bangkok. The incident reportedly occurred around 11 pm on a Tuesday during the Songkran water festival celebrations. According to the victim's mother, the assault took place in a public restroom located in an alley near the Nap Park Hostel on Khao San Road in the Phra Nakhon district. The victim stated that she was separated from her friends and followed by a group of eight men with military haircuts who addressed each other by army ranks. After the alleged assault and threats, the suspect fled, and the victim sought help from bystanders before filing a police complaint at Chana Songkhram station. The Royal Thai Army confirmed that Pvt Pasit is attached to the Headquarters Company of the First Army Area. Authorities stated that the soldier initially admitted to having sex with the girl, while claiming other group members were unaware of the act. The suspect has been handed over to police for further investigation, though formal charges have not yet been announced.
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