Seven students linked to the death of a freshmen during a hazing ritual at a Korat university will be charged with physical assault today, police said.
The seven, none of whom was identified by the authorities, are accused of organizing a hazing ritual at Rajamangala University Technology of Isan where first-year students were forced to drink excessively and then beaten, resulting in the death of Padyot “Prem” Chonphakdi on Sunday night.
“The whole incident wasn’t meant to kill him,” one of the suspects told reporters inside the police station with his hoodie obscuring his face. “I feel sorry for what has happened and take full responsibility for everything and will comply with the law.”
The incident was brought to light by an online community which has long called attention to the victims of Thai hazing rituals.
On Sunday, upperclassmen…
