In a developing controversy, former Olympic boxing champion 50-year-old Somluck Kamsing is facing serious allegations of sexual assault brought forth by a 17-year-old girl. The incident has sparked an investigation that delves into the details of the encounter and the circumstances surrounding it.
Investigation Status and Legal Action
Delay in Charging
As of Tuesday, Somluck Kamsing has not been called to face charges related to the alleged sexual assault. The investigators, led by Pol Col Yosawaj Kaewsuebthanyanij, chief of the Muang Khon Kaen police station, have completed the case details. However, the legal proceedings have not commenced as the girl is not yet ready for interrogation.
Legal Action Against Pub Operator (CCTV footage of the 17 year old entering the pub)
At this stage, the legal focus has shifted to the operator of the pub where the encounter took place. The pub operator faces charges for allowing entry to customers under 20 years old. This legal avenue has been pursued while awaiting developments in the main case.
Contextualizing the Incident
Pub Encounter and Police Investigation
The girl, currently at the Khon Kaen Shelter for Children and Families, entered the pub with friends from her school. The police are actively investigating rumors related to gang blackmail and potential ID card forgery to gain access to entertainment venues.
The Alleged Assault
The 17-year-old, hailing from Nong Kung Si district of Kalasin province, filed her complaint on Sunday. She claimed to have met the 50-year-old Somluck at a pub in Muang district, Khon Kaen province, on a Saturday night. Allegedly, the sexual assault took place in Mr. Somluck’s hotel room around 3:30 am on Sunday.
Conflicting Narratives
Somluck’s Version
Somluck Kamsing provides a different account of the events. While at the pub, he asserts that he was befriended by the girl, who requested a selfie photograph. After some intimacy, he accompanied her to the hotel. Both parties undressed, but upon learning the girl’s age (17), Somluck claims to have ceased any further advances, going to sleep.
Activist’s Perspective
Activist Kanthat Pongpaiboonvej, known as “good Samaritan” Kan Chompalang, has conversed with the 17-year-old. According to him, the girl went to the hotel believing Somluck’s children were there. She possessed a key card for the hotel, and a security guard at the pub escorted her there on a motorcycle. The activist emphasizes that the girl had no intention of blackmailing anyone.
Somluck Kamsing’s Sporting Legacy
Muay Thai to Boxing
Before the controversy, Somluck enjoyed success as a Muay Thai fighter before transitioning to boxing. His achievements include a bronze medal at the 1989 King’s Cup and a gold medal at the 1995 event.
Olympic Glory
Somluck’s pinnacle in sports came at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, where he secured a gold medal in the men’s featherweight division. Notably, he was the first Thai athlete to achieve this historic feat.
Conclusion
The controversy surrounding Somluck Kamsing’s alleged sexual assault is complex, with conflicting narratives and legal proceedings yet to unfold. As the investigation progresses, the public awaits clarity on the truth behind the allegations.