CHAI NAT – A 14-year-old girl has asked for help after she says a 16-year-old older student tricked her into meeting a group of boys, got her drunk until she blacked out, then the group sexually assaulted her and recorded it.
She says the clip later spread in the area, and the group tried to intimidate her after she refused to do sex work.
On Monday, at Noen Kham Police Station in Chai Nat, “Ton Or Pen Nueng,” the head of the Pen Nueng Foundation, brought the 14-year-old survivor to report the case. The complaint says the older student lured the girl to a gathering where five boys, around 13 to 16 years old, sexually assaulted her.
The report also says the attackers recorded a video to shame and threaten her, and used it for blackmail after she refused what she describes as pressure to provide sexual services. The incident happened in Noen Kham District, Chai Nat.
Officials from Chai Nat’s social development and human security office arranged medical and mental health checks for the girl. Police issued summonses for the five boys seen in the clip, as well as the person accused of acting as a recruiter.
At the time of the report, the suspects had not appeared. Police delivered the summonses to their parents and said they would take the next legal steps if the suspects failed to show up for questioning.
14-Year-Old Girl Lured From a Temple Fair
The girl said that she went with a group to a temple fair. A 16-year-old girl, identified as “A” (a pseudonym), invited her, “B” (a pseudonym), to go to a friend’s house, saying some boys wanted to meet.
After the fair ended, the group went to the home of a 13-year-old boy, identified as “C” (a pseudonym), in Han Kha District, Chai Nat. There, the boys suggested a dice game where the loser had to drink alcohol. She said she became heavily intoxicated and lost awareness.
Later, she learned she had been sexually assaulted by five boys. She said she only found out after a video began circulating locally, and friends sent it to her. She said she felt shocked and terrified.
The survivor also described an earlier event. She said “A” invited her to hang out at an older student’s place, then brought up a “job.” She agreed at first because she needed money, and she was told it would only involve eating with a customer.
However, she said she later realized it was prostitution and refused. She said “A” became angry and threatened to harm her if they crossed paths again. The survivor believes this conflict may have led to what happened later.
Allegations of Human Trafficking
After the story surfaced, other people reportedly began messaging “Ton Or Pen Nueng” with similar claims about being pushed into selling sex. The foundation said it was collecting evidence to give to police for a separate case tied to human trafficking.
The information shared with the foundation alleges the same recruiter had done this before, charging about 1,500 baht per time and keeping 500 to 800 baht, depending on the case.
“Ton Or Pen Nueng,” said the foundation received the complaint two to three days before the public report, although the clip had been passed around for more than a month. She said the child’s family knew who was involved but feared reporting it because of threats of violence.
She also said the alleged recruiter had several minors under their control, used recorded clips to threaten them, and that some alleged buyers were government officials or people of rank.
She said the foundation wants investigators to urgently bring in those accused for questioning and to speed up protection for the survivor. She also urged parents and guardians to listen to kids and make home a safe place, so children don’t feel trapped or alone.
She said anyone facing a similar situation can contact the “Ton Or Pen Nueng” page for help.
Teen Rape in Thailand
Teen rape is still a serious and often hidden problem in Thailand. Many reports involve adolescents, and the abuse often happens in familiar places, including the home.
Recent coverage also points to more sexual assaults tied to rising teen pregnancies, especially among girls ages 10 to 14. This link often comes back to weak sex education and low awareness.
A 2025 global study estimates that about 13 to 16% of females in Thailand face sexual violence before turning 18, and many cases occur during the teen years.
Police records usually show rape reports in the low thousands each year, for example, roughly 2,000 to 4,000 in recent years. However, many experts say most cases never reach authorities, possibly up to 87%. Stigma, fear, pressure from family, and distrust of the justice system often keep survivors quiet.
In many incidents, the attacker isn’t a stranger. Survivors often know the perpetrator, such as a relative, an acquaintance, or someone in a position of power. Because of this, Thailand needs stronger prevention efforts, better education, and more effective child protection.
