As I opened my laptop, I was greeted by a feeling of apprehension. With hesitation, I searched for the laws pertaining to this offense, and the results were eye-opening. According to section code two hundred seventy-six to two hundred and eighty-one, anyone found guilty would be sentenced to a prison term ranging from five to twenty years and fined between ten thousand to forty baht.
Suddenly, my home was swarmed by police officers, and I knew they came for my brother. Anong looked bewildered by the situation, as if he was unaware of what was occurring.
Anong stood there, stunned, as the officers accused him of raping a 23-year-old woman. 'Wait! What is this?" he shouted.
"You are accused of raping a 23-year-old woman, you will be arrested and you have to remain silent, or else it will be against you."
The police officers warned him that he must remain silent or else it would be used against him in court.
Anong's confusion was evident, as the gravity of the situation seemed too much for him to handle. He was a young man with a bright future ahead of him, and this accusation would be a stain on his reputation and could potentially ruin his life.
The situation became clear when Mom started crying. It was evident that Aom had done something wrong and my suspicions were confirmed. Praw remained silent and frozen in the cold atmosphere created by Anong's actions and words. Before he was escorted into the police car, Anong said his last few sentences and was quickly gone.
Ploy's mother insisted that she grab the lunch money and fair from Praw first, and that she shouldn't worry about her, she would leave first.
They led Anong to the police station, while Ploy's mom asked
"Ploy, get your lunch money and fare from Praw first, okay! Don't worry about me, I'll leave first."
Ploy's mother insisted that Ploy gather the money for the lunch and the fare first before worrying about her. Anong was escorted to the police station and Ploy's mom asked her daughter to get ready for school.
As Ploy walked across the floor tiles, she was intentionally avoiding any that were cracked or broken like a game. For a brief moment, her laughter and joy were apparent after thinking up something, creating a smile that covered her face. But her thoughts were interrupted when, to her surprise, she saw a paper left behind on the floor.
As Ploy felt guilty about leaving the paper behind, she decided to pick it up and, out of curiosity, unfold it to see whats inside. Lo and behold, she found numbers and currency signs, which piqued her interest.
"Debt, two thousand three hundred and forty-six bath plus three thousand six and hundred seventy-eight bath equals six thousand and twenty-four, payment due on Wednesday, August 13th, 2020, "Oh, I'm so confused. Why do I have this paper with such a large amount of debt printed on it? And what is it with all the details about this debt? Is my brother in trouble? Why is he in debt like this? And why is he raping a woman? It all makes sense now..."
Unexpectedly, Ploy and her family's life was turned upside down. Money became a major issue for them after Anong's sudden absence, as Praw's income was not enough to cover their household expenses, as well as fees. Moreover, Ploy's father had gone to take care of his grandmother in the province, further reducing the finances of the family. The mother was now facing difficulty providing for her two children.
Anong's family has been facing trouble for the past week in trying to find a reliable lawyer. The family is unable to reach out to their relatives for assistance due to the nature of Anong's offense. However, although her mother's brother offers financial aid from his job at an appliances store, it is not very profitable. Despite this, the family still manages to stay afloat, scraping through by all the same.
After leaving school, Ploy headed straight to the local police station only to find her middle brother, sat motionless on the ground, waiting for any sign of hope that would prove his innocence. Ploy was filled with compassion and concern, and so she knelt down next to him and focused her gaze upon him, letting her presence be known to him silently. She wanted to offer him her comfort and support in this difficult time.
"Why does this school bag and the phone look just like the woman's bag and phone?"
Ploy is questioning why the school bag and the phone she has are identical to the ones belonging to the victim of the crime her brother is being accused of. This may suggest that there is a link between her and the crime, and that she could be responsible for the act. Ploy will have to explain why she has these items and how she came into possession of them in order to support her brother's innocence.
"That woman was the woman I tried to court, she said she wanted an iPhone and a black leather knapsack as a gift. And that gunman? threatened me that he will touch you! and i told you not to give any information to anyone!"
Ploy's brother is trying to explain that despite him working hard to save money for an original iPhone and knapsack, his efforts were in vain as he had already seen someone else present the woman he's courting with those things.
Ploy's brother is overwhelmed with despair and grief, crying as he grips his hand into a tight ball. His words are barely audible, coming out between trembling lips, and he is struggling to communicate his dismay over his inability to impress the woman he is courting.
"Wait! Didn't she appreciate your hard work and just play with you like that?"
"And now she's accusing me of raping her. WHAT A WORLD OF YOURS ANONG!!"
As Ploy walks home after learning about the reason why the girl has been mocking her brother, she finds herself surprised to find her house being emptied out.
As Ploy starts to walk towards her home, she is shocked to find that her mother and siblings are packing up all their belongings and moving out.
Everything from furniture to appliances are now sitting on the truck outside and Ploy has no idea what is going on. She asks her mother about the reason behind this sudden action, and her mother explains that it's all to pay for Anong's trial and to find a good lawyer. It seems that Ploy and her family have no choice but to leave, with the move to her uncle's house being final.
"Mom, why are we selling the house?" she replied.
"We have to... we need to pay for Anong's case or find a good lawyer."
Ploy's confusion deepens as her mother replies, stating that they need to sell the house to pay for her brother's legal fees or find a good lawyer. Ploy wants to ask if there's any way for them to stay, for just one more month, but her mother quickly dismisses the request and states that there is no other choice but to move to her uncle's house.
"Can they give us another month?" she replied again while carrying some bags.
"No ploy, we're living in your uncle's house. the decision is already made we have to go now Don't worry about your school, you will still study there."
Ploy wants to ensure that she can continue her studies without worry, and her mother replies that she can do that at her uncle's place. It seems that their fate is sealed.