Boxer Somluck cleared of girl's rape, gets 2 years for lewd abduction

Bangkok Post20 October 2026, 10:10 UTCThailand

KHON KAEN - The Appeal Court on Tuesday cleared Olympic medallist boxer Somluck Kamsing of attempted rape, but sentenced him to two years in prison for abducting a minor for lewd purpose.

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