Chon Buri: Teenage girl sexually assaulted by motorcycle taxi driver

A teenage girl became the victim of a sexual assault after being abducted by a motorcycle taxi driver she had hailed through a popular ride app.

The perpetrator, 39 year old Pramual was arrested at a lodging house in Na Jomtien Soi 2, Chon Buri province, following the victim’s report of the assault at his residence.

The 16 year old girl, identified only as A, requested a motorcycle taxi on Tuesday, February 13 at around 12.20am to take her home to her lodging in the Nong Prue area. However, instead of taking her to the intended destination, the driver diverted to his accommodation in Na Jomtien Soi 2 and subjected her to sexual assault. The teenage girl was dropped off at her accommodation later that morning.

After consulting with relatives and friends the following day, the girl reported the incident to the police. The authorities at Na Jomtien Police…