Step-grandfather accused of assaulting step-granddaughter: Family seeks justice

A 14 year old girl in Thailand has sought assistance from the police to arrest her 52 year old step-grandfather for sexually assaulting her several times over a year. Kanthat Phongsapibulayawetch, also known as Gun Jompalang, a social media influencer who helps people during crimes, visited the authorities with the girl, her 26 year old aunt, and other family members, requesting an investigation into the accused, whose identity has been withheld. The group met with deputy police chief Surachat Hakparn, requesting that he monitor Nakhon Pathom Police Station’s progress on the case.

The family had reportedly filed an initial complaint and was informed that a warrant had been issued for the assailant’s arrest. However, the police station later informed the family that they were unaware of his whereabouts and that high costs were incurred in this arrest. The…