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Investigation Underway Following Bullying Allegations at Khon Kaen Wittayayon School
A father has alleged that his son, a 12th-grade student at Khon Kaen Wittayayon School, endured years of physical abuse and extortion, prompting a police investigation.
According to a report by Khaosod Online, the father of a 12th-grade student at Khon Kaen Wittayayon School has publicly stated that his son was subjected to repeated physical abuse and extortion by classmates starting from the 10th grade. The parent claims his son remained silent for years due to death threats from the alleged perpetrators. The reported abuse reportedly escalated from small monetary demands to physical violence, including allegations of being burned with cigarettes and being taken into secluded rooms to be beaten.
This case has gained significant public attention, leading the school to issue an official statement addressing the allegations, though the school noted that some information provided by the accused parties remained unclear. Police have scheduled interviews with three individuals identified as the alleged perpetrators on August 9, 2026, to further investigate the claims.
For residents and visitors, this incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding school safety and bullying protocols in Thailand. While the school has acknowledged the situation, the full extent of the abuse and the validity of the specific allegations are still subject to the ongoing police investigation. Observers are waiting for the outcome of the police interviews to clarify the timeline and the actions taken by school authorities. No final legal determinations have been made at this time.