Olympian Somrak faces allegations of sexual misconduct; claims it is blackmail

A is currently under the care of Khon Kaen’s child reception home until she is picked up by her family.

Police have said the operators of the pub, where the incident unfolded, will also face charges of allowing a person under 20 years old to consume alcohol and for selling alcoholic drinks after hours.

Police also said the accused will be summoned to face charges as soon as enough evidence has been gathered.

Somrak’s defence

In an interview with The Nation, Somrak insisted he had not forcefully taken the girl to the hotel and had not had intercourse with her. He claims he was shocked when he learned her actual age was 17.

Somrak, who earned Thailand’s first Olympic medal in 1996, said he called the girl on Monday morning to ask why she had filed a police complaint against him.

“I can’t reveal the details because it’s delicate and she is a child,” he said when…