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Khon Kaen Governor orders pubs to be closed in tribute to the Somrak case.c

The governor of Khon Kaen ordered the closure of a famous pub for 5 years, starting on 8 Jan., in honor of the case of "Somrak - a 17-year-old girl." Villagers cheered that it was open beyond actual hours. Can't sleep, can't sleep From the case of Somrak Khamsing, former Olympic boxing champion Met a 17 year old teenage girl in a famous pub in the middle of Khon Kaen city. And there was a picture of a 17-year-old girl riding three motorcycles to a hotel. There is a picture of Somrak lying on the bed. Including a chat message asking for help from a 17-year-old girl who claims she was molested by Somrak. which became famous news at the end of 2023 However, the pub where Somrak went to drink and eat was immediately closed. Because it was found that the employees of the service center used a method to check ID cards from photos taken by youths. without checking from the ID card which is an official document with a photo Or you can check through the ThaiD application that the Department of Provincial Administra tion has designated for use instead. Moreover, it is believable that the date of birth of the said girl has been seen. Instead, youth under 20 years of age are allowed to use the service. It is considered a defect and intentional. Therefore ordered to close for 5 years from January 8, 2024 onwards. The pub owner did not deny it. But they claim that the card is defective. negligence Ignoring responsibilities and then removed from the company As for the pub being open overtime on the night of December 10, 2023, it was playing music while the store was cleaned up. And saw that some customers at the table had ordered drinks but hadn't finished drinking them yet. Until the store is finished The customer then returned. There was no intention of opening overtime. Reporters traveled to the said store. It was found that employees were still preparing the store to serve customers as usual. and will be open until January 7th, which is the last day. As for the guidelines for fighting the case The news team tried to cont act the management. but unable to contact While the employee stated Since the incident The store is affected. Asking nearby villagers agrees with the said order and confirms that the shop is actually open beyond hours. Playing loud music causes nuisance. Didn't get to sleep. Some people have to move out and buy a new house. Most recently, Mr. Kraisorn Kongchalad, Governor of Khon Kaen Province Call a meeting of the Narcotics Prevention and Suppression Steering Committee. Organize integrated society to order the closure of 2 more pubs from inspections of 145 pubs throughout the province Both of these pubs are in the vicinity of the pub that Somrak visited. The offense was found to be neglectful and violating the law by allowing youth under 20 years of age to use the service. Ordered to close for 5 years In addition, the Governor of Khon Kaen discussed the operation to prevent and solve the drug problem for the year 2024, "Operation to Protect Khon Kaen", with the main goal being 'Sweeping your own house' or ders officers to cordon off and search targets in areas where there are complaints or tips about drugs. No less than 4 times a month, prosecuting 7,446 cases, involving 7,502 suspects, confiscating narcotics including 5,593,862 methamphetamine tablets, 571 firearms, and inspecting and seizing 5,273,191 baht of property. As for the progress of the case, Somrak has arrived to acknowledge charges of indecency and sexual assault. with Khon Kaen Provincial Police on December 13, 2023 Source: Thai News Agency