Police Raid Bangkok Pub, Arrest Manager for Child Exploitation

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Bangkok police raided a well-known pub in the Prawet district, arresting a 38-year-old female manager for illegally using a 16-year-old girl to entertain customers without a licence. Three individuals were also found with drugs during the raid.

On 25 May, under the direction of Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Metropolitan Police, officers from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division and Udomsuk Police Station arrested Ms Rojana (surname withheld). She faces charges of human trafficking and exploiting a minor over the age of 15 for sexual purposes.

The raid occurred at "Long Bar Bangkok" following investigations that revealed the establishment was illegally employing minors for entertainment services, specifically having them sit with customers for a fee.

The police acted on this information after coordinating with undercover agents, who confirmed the activity by ordering drinks with the 16-year-old, referred to as Ms B (pseudonym).

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Ms B confirmed she worked at the bar and was paid 100 baht per drink while the establishment deducted 50 baht per drink from her earnings.

Authorities found that the pub lacked the necessary operating licences, and during their inspection, they discovered drugs in the possession of three individuals. All suspects have been handed over to Udomsuk Police Station for further legal proceedings.

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily News 2025-05-26