Police have raided a ‘secret’ bar in Udon Thani city, rescuing several underage girls who were allegedly forced into prostitution, with the youngest victim aged just 15.
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Officers from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) and Mueang Udon Thani Police Station conducted the operation at a bar on Samphanmit Road (known as Farang Soi) in Mak Khaeng sub-district. The action followed intelligence suggesting that girls under 18 were being employed at the establishment to sit with and serve alcohol to male customers.
Upon arrival on Friday 6 March, police discovered four girls, aged between 15 and 16, inside the premises attending to customers. A further two 15-year-old girls had already been taken by clients to a nearby hotel; officers were able to track them down and secure their rescue.
The operation led to the arrest of Somporn, 45, the bar owner, and Supphatthaphon, 58. They face a range of serious charges, including human trafficking, procurement of prostitution involving children aged 15-18, deriving gains from prostitution, child abduction, and procurement of children for illegal benefits. During questioning, Somporn allegedly confessed to using the girls to sell sexual services to customers outside the bar for 2,000 baht per session, with the establishment taking a 500-baht cut. Supphatthaphon denied the allegations.
Daily News reported that the two suspects have been handed over to investigators at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station to face legal proceedings. Meanwhile, the rescued girls have been taken into the care of the Udon Thani Children and Family Home, where they will receive protection, support, and psychological rehabilitation.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 8 Mar 2026