BANGKOK – A shocking scandal has recently rocked a local government school in Kanchanaburi province. Over 20 angry parents gathered at the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women on July 9, 2026. They demanded immediate justice after a school principal allegedly abused 11 female students.
The innocent victims are between 11 and 15 years old. The abuse reportedly went on for years, with some girls targeted since the third grade. Deputy Education Minister Akkarapan Kannittinan has stepped in to ensure strict disciplinary action is taken.
Key Takeaways
- A Kanchanaburi school principal is accused of sexually abusing 11 female students.
- The principal resigned early, but he will still face jail and lose his pension if found guilty.
- The Ministry of Education and local police are actively pursuing strict criminal charges against him.
The principal used sneaky tactics to lure the young girls away from others. He would ask them to cut his hair, clean his house, or try on clothes. Some students claim they were abused over 100 times at the teacher’s private residence.
He also threatened the victims to keep them quiet about the assaults. He told the girls they would lose their valuable scholarships if they spoke out. Parents were completely horrified to learn about the deep extent of the abuse.
One father, representing a fifth-grade victim, shared his absolute heartbreak with reporters. He found out his 11-year-old daughter was abused three times since the fourth grade. The principal called her to his house to pick up school uniforms before attacking her.
Another aunt reported that her young niece was targeted simply because she looked older. The principal even bought female undershirts using government funds meant for the students. He forced the girls to try the shirts on at his house before assaulting them.
Teachers Allegedly Ignored Pleas for Help
The tragedy deepens when looking closely at the school’s initial response. The young victims bravely asked several teachers in the building for help. Sadly, the teachers simply told the girls to avoid the principal and stay quiet.
Worse still, some teachers continued to send the young victims right to the principal’s house. They asked the girls to deliver daily school documents for his signature. This exposed the vulnerable students to even more danger and repeated abuse.
The students felt entirely trapped and were terrified to speak up to their parents. They feared being punished or causing massive financial trouble for their poor families. Parents believe many more victims are simply too scared to come forward.
When brave parents finally confronted the principal, he fiercely denied everything. He claimed the children were just making up wild stories from social media. To quickly escape the growing scandal, he submitted a sudden resignation on July 3.
Swift Action from the Ministry of Education
The principal hoped to quietly leave just two months before his official retirement age. He claimed he resigned early simply to protect the local school’s reputation. However, furious parents refused to let him walk away unpunished, according to local news reports.
Deputy Education Minister Akkarapan Kannittinan personally met with the grieving families to offer help. He assured them that the Ministry of Education is fully supporting the young victims. He immediately ordered the principal to be moved to a district office during the active probe.
The government is taking this horrible abuse case very seriously. Officials are setting up a strict disciplinary committee to thoroughly investigate all the claims. They will also work with health departments to provide long-term mental health support for the girls.
If the investigation proves the principal is guilty, the final punishment will be severe. He will be officially fired and will completely lose his government pension benefits. Furthermore, the local police are preparing to file serious criminal charges against him.
Rebuilding Trust and Protecting Students
This heartbreaking case highlights a major need for much better student safety rules. Schools must always be safe spaces where children can learn without any fear. When teachers fail to protect their students, the entire community loses trust in the system.
Authorities are now promising to deeply change how they handle school abuse reports. The Ministry of Education wants to carefully ensure no child is ever ignored again. New safety guidelines will likely be introduced to monitor school staff behavior more closely.
For now, the main focus remains on getting total justice for the 11 brave families. Their amazing courage to speak up might ultimately save other children from similar nightmares. The foundation will help the families file official reports at the Sri Sawat Police Station tomorrow.
