Undertaker accused of molestation has been arrestedPol Maj Gen Jruykiat Pankaeo, deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, centre, listens to women who have filed molestation complaints against an Ang Thong undertaker, at CIB headquarters in February. (Photo supplied)Police have arrested an undertaker known as “Uncle Sanom" who is accused of sexually molesting several women during superstitious rites performed on temple ground in Ang Thong province. Uncle Sanom, whose real name is Sanom Phiewbang, 82, was apprehended on Monday at a residence in Song district of the northern province of Phrae, according to Pol Maj Gen Jruykiat Pankaeo, deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau. Police inspecting the site found evidence supporting the allegations and subsequently issued seven arrest warrants for him, Pol Maj Gen Jruykiat said. Uncle Sanom allegedly admitted to sexual assault but denied threatening the women with a knife, Pol Maj Gen Jruykiat said.

Source: Bangkok Post March 02, 2026 17:15 UTC