The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) recently made a successful raid, apprehending a Thai karaoke bar owner for allegedly exploiting and trafficking girls under 18 years old in the Nakhon Ratchasima province.

 

The operation took place on June 20, following a tip-off about illicit activities at a karaoke bar in the Chok Chai area. The 48 year old bar owner, Sreelamul, confessed to the charges at the local station on the same day.

 

A covert operation, ordered by Sararuti from the ATPD, and carried out by officials including Monun Kaewkum, an ATPD officer, and Kritsada Plailahan, a welfare worker, culminated in arresting Sreelamul, otherwise known as ‘Jeh Lamul.’

 

She is accused of human trafficking offences including procuring a child younger than 18 for a sexual act, trafficking a child younger than 18 for sexual exploitation, and operating a service facility without permission, reported KhaoSod.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand Facebook

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/karaoke-bar-owner-arrested-for-trafficking-and-exploitation-of-minors-in-nakhon-ratchasima

 

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Just the one?

10 hours ago, pasathai said:

Just the one?

One of many.

Providing under-age girls for sex isn't trafficking. It's providing under-age girls for sex.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

One of many.

Perhaps the others paid the 'Tea money'?

Over the years I have read many news stories here on ASEANNOW/Thai visa where the police conduct raids on entertainment establishments and discover underage workers. Is it my imagination or do most of the arrests for underage workers take place in Karaoke clubs?

Do Karaoke clubs cater to a particular type of clientele?  Just asking.

3 hours ago, jingjai9 said:

Do Karaoke clubs cater to a particular type of clientele?  Just asking.

Yes, they mainly cater to the Thai market.

8 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Providing under-age girls for sex isn't trafficking. It's providing under-age girls for sex.

I just Googled the definition: to deal or trade in something illegal.

6 minutes ago, FruitPudding said:

8 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Providing under-age girls for sex isn't trafficking. It's providing under-age girls for sex.

I just Googled the definition: to deal or trade in something illegal.

Okay. but offering a girl for sex in a cafe isn't the generally accepted definition is it, which is transporting people across borders illegally. Using it in a case like this trivializes the offence of real trafficking.

On 6/24/2023 at 4:36 PM, Bangkok Barry said:

Okay. but offering a girl for sex in a cafe isn't the generally accepted definition is it, which is transporting people across borders illegally. Using it in a case like this trivializes the offence of real trafficking.

Does it have be cross borders though?

 

This minor was procured from somewhere, unless she just walked up, knocked on the door, and submitted a job application.