Ministry of Education, Aug. 7 – "Suthin", Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, reveals the facts. The drama at the World Scout Jamboree indicated that it was a "misunderstanding", not intended to offend.
In the case of the Thai Scout Leader (Scout Leader) "misunderstood" entering the women's shower room Currently, staff from the embassy are closely supervised in the Republic of Korea.
Mr. Suthin Kaewpana, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education As secretary-general of the National Scout Office (NSC), gave a statement on the issue of the Thai scout commander. enter the women's bath Until causing a wave of criticism through various online media channels
Mr. Sutin said that the facts that happened were The Thai Scouts traveled from Suvarnabhumi Airport on July 31, 2023, arrived in the Republic of Korea on August 1, 2023 and continued their journey to the World Scout Jamboree Camp in Sae Mang Geum. Jeollabuk-do Province because there was a storm earlier Including the hot day, up to 34-35 degrees, the camp condition is wet and humid. Causing to make a pallet (Pallet) to lay the foundation before setting up the tent. before helping the Scout camp finish in the evening
The accused was the chief scout commander in charge of one group of 9 scouts. After setting up the camp, he rested. without taking a shower on the night of August 1, 2023 and waking up early on August 2, 2023 at about 5:00 a.m. which is on the other side and sing along So the accuser who was the leader of the Korean Boy Scouts heard it. and notify the security department to see
The 4th sub-camp's executive committee has reviewed the information and found it to be a "misunderstanding", not intended to offend. So don't mind. The accuser went to report to the local police. making news in the media of the Republic of Korea and Thailand Which is in the process of negotiations between the coordinators of the National Council for Peace and Order and the Korean side and the Thai embassy.
The actions of the NSC are now requiring the accused to stop performing their duties. to be in the care of the coordinator ready to send a new chief to perform duties instead From August 6, 2023, the NSC will investigate the facts in case of disciplinary offenses. Strict disciplinary action will be taken as soon as possible.
Mr. Sutin added that From following Thai children who represent Thai Scouts to attend the World Scout Jamboree. Although the weather is hot to 34-35 degrees, there may be some slight illnesses. But all the children happily participated in the activities with the International Boy Scouts. and alert to activities In the event of a tropical storm hitting Korea from 9 to 10 August 2023, there is a contingency plan for the child to travel to Seoul. before returning to Thailand as scheduled.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency