The owner of a karaoke bar in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat has been arrested for trafficking minors. The defendant has been named only as 38 year old Ms Yardpirun, according to a Phuket Express report.

 

Yardpirun’s arrest was the result of a sting operation by officers from the Anti Trafficking in Persons Division on Tuesday, October 24. She has been charged with human trafficking for the purpose of exploitation without consent, involving persons over 15 but less than 18 years.

 

During her arrest, 3 underage girls were rescued from the venue in the Thung Song district, including one who is related to Yardpirun. It’s understood the victims were lured into prostitution by their employer.

 

By Peter Roche

Caption: PHOTO: Matichon

 

Full story: Phuket GO 2023-10-26

 

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12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

During her arrest, 3 underage girls were rescued from the venue in the Thung Song district, including one who is related to Yardpirun. It’s understood the victims were lured into prostitution by their employer.

Disgusting women

It’s a start but they have a very long way to go to get rid of these disgusting people that force or intimidate young boys and girls to sell their bodies. 

25 minutes ago, jcmj said:

It’s a start but they have a very long way to go to get rid of these disgusting people that force or intimidate young boys and girls to sell their bodies. 

You mean their parents and relatives...