Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

In a startling revelation, a 14-year-old boy, referred to as "A," has been arrested by the Crime Suppression Division in Bangkok for orchestrating an underage gay sex ring. The teenager confessed to making a profit of 400 baht from exploiting his peers, marking a distressing chapter in child exploitation within the Pom Prap Sattru Phai district.

 

The arrest took place on April 29th, following a meticulously executed sting operation led by Police Colonel Santi Korkasem. Police officers, along with the Child and Women Protection Division, employed undercover tactics, posing as clients through a fictitious modelling agency to corner Boy A and dismantle the burgeoning network.

 

Boy A was lured to a local hotel under the guise of easy money, bringing with him two other 14-year-old boys, all set to engage in illegal activities. An undercover agent initiated the illicit transaction using marked cash, setting the price at 700 baht per boy. As the money was exchanged, officers swiftly intervened, apprehending the young trafficker in the act.

 

The operation led to the immediate rescue of the two victims, forced into this grim trade. Evidence from Boy A's possessions substantiated the charges, as he admitted to the recruitment and exploitation of his friends, showcasing a chilling disregard for his actions.

 

 

 

Boy A is now facing serious charges under the Human Trafficking Act for personal gain through the sexual exploitation of minors. The rescued boys are currently receiving aid from the Department of Social Development and Human Security, ensuring they get the necessary support to recover from the ordeal.

 

Pol. Lt. Gen. Siam Boonsom, who spearheads the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s anti-human trafficking initiatives, praised the operation's success as a vital move towards eradicating such heinous crimes. The arrest highlights the community's vicarious dangers and the need for vigilance and intervention in protecting vulnerable children.

 

This significant arrest underscores ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation, serving as a crucial blow against those who prey on innocence.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-30

 

 

No outrage by thais... on such issues... ?

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The operation led to the immediate rescue of the two victims, forced into this grim trade.

 

Forced?  Or looking for easy money?

 

I wonder. 

24 minutes ago, factual monk said:

No outrage by thais... on such issues... ?

As no foreigners were mentioned, reactions were muted

It's not clear how it was working.

But my impression is that nobody was forced into this business.

I think it was the outlook to make some money.

A lot of work for parents and psychologists now.

Jail seems not the right way for me.

Again, homosexuality and crime.

45 minutes ago, Homburg said:

 

Forced?  Or looking for easy money?

 

I wonder. 

 

I doubt the 14yr old forced anyone to do as they did,   it was more a case of I want to make 300 baht so I'll do it. 

 

but,  anyway ....  14 is way too young to start this rubbish,  and don't they know that prostitution is illegal in Thailand

Just unreal.

How bad can it get here.

Just sad all round. 

 

In this context I'm not sure how harshly Thai legal system deals with a 14 year old 'offender'.

He’s 14 he’ll get a slap on the wrist and a few months of community service or juvie. Too young to try as an adult and those other boys got away easy. They knew exactly what they were doing. 

1 hour ago, factual monk said:

No outrage by thais... on such issues... ?

There has been on Thai web boards, my Thai adult son just mentioned it, and son and wife were just discussing reminded themselves the need to monitor the whereabouts of their 4 kids at all times. 

2 hours ago, factual monk said:

No outrage by thais... on such issues... ?

It's about underaged boys .

If it were girls , you'd hear a lot more.

On 5/1/2025 at 10:38 AM, FlorC said:

It's about underaged boys .

If it were girls , you'd hear a lot more.

Notice the Silence of the "gay" Cadre here? 

On 5/1/2025 at 12:33 PM, scorecard said:

There has been on Thai web boards, my Thai adult son just mentioned it, and son and wife were just discussing reminded themselves the need to monitor the whereabouts of their 4 kids at all times. 

The legal age is 16 ,so are you going to monitor after this age Grandpa?

 

On 5/1/2025 at 8:23 AM, Homburg said:

 

Forced?  Or looking for easy money?

 

I wonder. 

Coerced by someone a bit older and more conniving, looking at them as easy money for himself. The trafficker looks at people they make money on as sheep, following the lies for the promise of that easy money also.

20 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

The legal age is 16 ,so are you going to monitor after this age Grandpa?

 

You're supposed to monitor your children's activities until they are out of the house as adults. Sadly, many taking care of children here are grandparents who are either too old, illiterate of just don't care.

5 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

You're supposed to monitor your children's activities until they are out of the house as adults. Sadly, many taking care of children here are grandparents who are either too old, illiterate of just don't care.

Yes you wrapped in cotton wool until you left home at 42 which respectively to you made you an adult unable to cope with certain facets of life eg living by yourself 

 

Parents,and respect to yours ,I didn't know them , unfortunately never established your independence,that's why your needy 

 

1 hour ago, georgegeorgia said:

Yes you wrapped in cotton wool until you left home at 42 which respectively to you made you an adult unable to cope with certain facets of life eg living by yourself 

 

Parents,and respect to yours ,I didn't know them , unfortunately never established your independence,that's why your needy 

 

Just say no

The picture on the right. Were they furries, too?

A baiting troll post has been removed.

On 5/1/2025 at 8:12 AM, factual monk said:

No outrage by thais... on such issues... ?

 

Plenty on Thai social Media. My DIL says the case has had big following on sites like Pantip.

 

Farang friends Thai wife asked the question 'were the 2  x  14 year old boy 'scorts' already well trained / practiced in what they needed to do to fulfill the arrangement?'