A mother has filed a complaint at the Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station after her eight-year-old son was allegedly assaulted by his class teacher, resulting in facial injuries.
The incident reportedly occurred on March 30 at a school in Nakhon Ratchasima, where the boy is a student.
According to the mother, the teacher contacted her shortly after she dropped her son off, claiming the child had been involved in an argument. The teacher later said a broom had accidentally struck the boy’s face while it was being taken away from him.
She also alleged that the teacher initially prevented her from seeing her son, stating that he had been moved to another room.
At around 10.30am, the child reportedly called his mother in distress. When she returned to the school at about 11am, she was given the same explanation by staff.
However, after taking her son for medical treatment, the mother said the child gave a different account of what happened.
The boy claimed he was playing in class when he was scolded by the teacher. He alleged that the teacher then pushed him to the ground, grabbed his legs, and struck him on the body with a broom.
He further claimed the teacher hit him while he was lying face down and later struck him in the face and across his body, before another teacher intervened to separate them.
Two days after the incident, the mother said she returned to the school to discuss the matter but claimed the teacher showed no remorse and suggested she transfer her child to another class or school if dissatisfied.
Failing to reach a resolution with the school administration, the mother withdrew her son and proceeded with legal action, citing concerns over his safety.
Reports said the child suffered abrasions near his right eyebrow and redness on his cheek. Police are expected to work with a psychologist and interview other students who may have witnessed the incident.
The mother also said her son, who has ADHD and is of mixed Thai-Dutch heritage, has since developed fear of returning to school and is receiving psychiatric support.
She added that the school only responded after the case gained media attention and has since engaged legal representation to pursue further action.
