CHONBURI – A 14-year-old student is still in critical condition after falling from a fifth-floor window at her school in Si Racha district, Chon Buri. Investigators believe heavy stress, tied to threats from a call centre scam gang, played a major role in what happened. The fall occurred on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
The girl is an eighth-grade student and a volleyball player at Wat Nong Kho Community School in Nong Kham sub-district. Staff and classmates found her badly hurt on the ground below the building.
Rescue workers from the Pure Young Thai Si Racha Rescue Unit, along with medical teams from Somdet Phra Boromarajthewi Na Si Racha Hospital, arrived quickly. They gave first aid at the scene, then rushed her to the hospital.
Girl Targeted by Scam Gang
The student fell from a ventilation window inside a fifth-floor restroom. Officers from Nong Kham Police Station, led by Pol Col Komkrit Munjit, inspected the area and identified where she went out.
She first struck an air conditioning compressor on a lower level, then fell to the ground. Doctors reported serious injuries, including deep cuts on her legs, back pain, bruising, and a small blood clot in her brain.
Her condition has improved slightly, but doctors still need to watch her closely. Because of that, she has not been able to speak with investigators as of Tuesday morning.
Police learned more after speaking with the girl’s close friends. They told officers she had been caught up in an online fraud scheme in the days before the fall. Reports based on those accounts say:
- Scammers convinced her to transfer about 3,600 baht at first.
- After that, they pushed for more money, including demands of around 2,000 baht.
- When she couldn’t pay, they allegedly threatened legal trouble, warning she could face a fine of over 100,000 baht (some reports mention as high as 120,000 baht).
As the pressure grew, she reportedly asked friends for money to keep up. One friend said she requested 300 baht shortly before the incident. Police believe the fear, stress, and money worries built up fast, leaving her feeling trapped.
The Anti-Online Scam Operation Centre has repeatedly warned that scam groups often target kids, teens, and older adults.
How call centre scam gangs often work in Thailand
Many call centre scam groups operate from overseas or through remote setups. They often pretend to be people in authority, so victims feel they have no choice. Common methods include:
- Claiming to be police, government staff, or bank workers
- Accusing victims of links to crimes such as money laundering
- Threatening arrest, large fines, or court action unless money is sent right away
- Sending urgent messages and fake “proof” through apps like Line
- Starting with smaller transfers, then raising the demands once the victim complies
These scams rely on panic and time pressure. Young people, who may not understand legal rules, can feel especially scared. In this case, the reported “police” claims appear to have made the threats even more frightening.
Why teens and other groups stay at risk
Officials say online scam gangs keep shifting, and scammers now chase younger targets through social media, gaming spaces, and simple-looking offers. Some recent cases involve promises of easy cash for small tasks, like clicking TikTok links or doing basic “reward” jobs.
At the same time, teens often have limited money skills and spend more time online. Older victims may lose more money, but the emotional impact on a child can be severe.
After the incident, police and child safety advocates urged families and schools to take practical steps:
- Parents and guardians should watch online activity and talk openly about unknown contacts.
- Teens should never send money to strangers, even if they threaten punishment.
- Everyone should confirm official-sounding calls by contacting agencies through trusted numbers.
- Schools can add stronger online safety lessons and make counseling easier to access.
The girl’s mother has also called for strong punishment for those responsible, and for quicker action against call centre scam networks.
Nong Kham Police are still collecting information and checking digital trails connected to the scam. For now, doctors are focused on the girl’s recovery. Once she can speak, investigators hope her account will help identify the people behind the threats.
The case is a painful warning about how quickly online fraud can turn dangerous. As Thailand faces growing cyber scam activity, officials keep urging people to report suspicious contact early and seek help right away.
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