Bangkok: Parents have raised serious concerns after a janitor at a school in Khon Kaen Province was accused of sexually abusing four kindergarten and primary school students. In response, the director of the Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service Area Office 4 has confirmed that the janitor has been ordered to stop working, and a replacement has been found.
According to Thai News Agency, the issue came to light when a Facebook page named "Survive-Sai Mai Must Survive" posted about a janitor at a well-known primary school in Khon Kaen Province allegedly committing indecent acts with several female students. The post prompted immediate coordination between various authorities, including the Secretary of the Office of the Basic Education Commission, the police, and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.
Further investigation by the news team identified the school as being in Nam Phong District, Khon Kaen Province. Dr. Wirot Khopai, Director of the Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service Area 4, stated that the office was notified by the acting director of the school on February 27th. The notification came after a kindergarten 2 student's grandmother discovered signs of abuse. This prompted a medical examination and a police report at Nam Phong Police Station.
In response to these allegations, Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service Area Office 4 temporarily closed the school for two days to address the situation. Additional reports indicated that a Grade 5 student was also among those abused, bringing the total number of victims to four. Legal proceedings are currently underway.
On March 26, a meeting was convened at the Khon Kaen Primary Education Area Office 4 to discuss the matter. The meeting, chaired by Mr. Kornchawalwich Chaiphirawat, included the Director of the Khon Kaen Primary Education Area Office 4, the Superintendent of Nam Phong Police Station, and parents of the affected students. The outcome was a swift decision to remove the janitor from his position and ensure the mental health and education of the students are prioritized.
The Superintendent of Nam Phong Police Station has confirmed the case involves acts of indecency against minors. Ms. Tu, the guardian of one victim, reported that her daughter experienced abuse by Mr. Si, the janitor, in various locations within the school premises from June 2024 to February 2025.
Following these reports, Mr. Si was arrested on March 4 for illegal drug use, specifically methamphetamine, but has denied the assault charges. His first court appearance for detention was on March 5, with the second scheduled for March 28. Investigators are actively gathering evidence to pursue legal action against him.