Jamboree Thai Man Entered Female Shower Room "I Wanted to Wash Because It Was Hot..."

Charged with Trespassing on Property
Stayed in Country under Exit Ban Order

A Thai male leader who caused controversy by entering the women's shower room during the 2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree has been handed over to the prosecution.

On the 16th, the Jeonbuk Provincial Police Agency announced that they had sent male leader A to the prosecution on charges of trespassing. A is accused of entering the women's shower room at the campsite on the morning of the 2nd and taking a bath. Afterwards, a victim who entered later than A heard a man's singing while showering, ran outside, and informed those nearby.

2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree participants are dismantling tents at the Jamboree campsite in Buan-gun, Jeonbuk, on the 8th.
Photo by Yonhap News

However, Safe from Harm, the organization responsible for safety issues within the campsite, regarded this as a matter of 'cultural difference' and only issued a warning to A.

In response, the victim's side protested and reported the incident to the police. After investigation, the police judged A's actions to be illegal and handed the case over to the prosecution.

However, after reviewing the circumstances and statements, the police concluded that the act was not committed for sexual purposes. During the police investigation, A reportedly stated that "it was too hot, so I entered the shower room to wash myself." He is currently under a travel ban and remains in the country.

Meanwhile, about 80 scout leaders and members from the Jeonbuk region decided to leave early, citing insufficient measures taken regarding this incident.

Kim Taeyeon, leader of the Jeonbuk Federation Scout Unit 900, said on the 6th, "On the 2nd, a Thai male leader estimated to be in his 30s to 40s was caught entering the women's shower room within the camp, and there are about 100 witnesses." He added, "We waited as they said they would proceed according to the World Jamboree procedures, but the result ended with just a 'warning'."

The Thai authorities have also expressed their intention to conduct a thorough investigation. Sutthin Kaewpana, Secretary General of the Thai Scout Federation, stated that they will form a committee to conduct an internal investigation once A returns to Thailand.

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