Pattaya Police Raid Karaoke Bars: Underage Patrons & Illegal Workers Discovered

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from raid.

 

In the early hours of the morning of December 12, at 05:35., a police task force led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Jiraphop Bhuridej, Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), raided several karaoke bars in Pattaya following reports of illegal activity. The operation involved officers from the Anti-Human Trafficking Division (AHTD), Pattaya Police, and other law enforcement agencies.

 

The raid targeted four establishments located in Soi Koh Phai 2, Pattaya. Acting on intelligence from an informant, authorities investigated allegations of illegal employment of foreign workers, operating beyond permitted hours, and possible links to drug-related offenses and influential figures in the area.

 

Four Karaoke Bars were Inspected, the establishments were:

 

1. Route 66 Karaoke

2. Num Karaoke

3. Happy Time Karaoke

4. Eunice Karaoke

 

While three of the venues (Route 66, Happy Time, and Eunice Karaoke) were found operating within legal licensing terms, Num Karaoke was discovered to be in violation of multiple laws. The bar was still open and upon inspection, officers were alarmed to find four underage customers, including a 14-year-old patron.

 

Further investigation revealed that nine of the establishment’s employees were undocumented workers from Laos and Myanmar. Authorities conducted drug tests on both staff and patrons, uncovering eight individuals who tested positive for drugs.

 

A thorough search of the premises did not uncover any additional illegal items or contraband.

 

The manager of Num Karaoke has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including:

 

• Operating a business without a license

• Employing foreign nationals without valid work permits

• Allowing minors under the age of 18 to enter and use the services

 

Additionally, one individual with an outstanding arrest warrant linked to fraudulent bank accounts was detained and transferred to the Cyber Crime Investigation Division for further prosecution.

 

-- 2024-12-12

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

In the early hours of the morning of December 12, at 05:35

 

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

officers were alarmed to find four underage customers, including a 14-year-old patron.

 

WTF?

I did some dodgy stuff now and again at 14, but this kid makes me look like a saint.