British Man Jailed 21 Years for Child Trafficking in Pattaya

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British man William Bilton has been sentenced to 21 years in prison by a Bangkok court for trafficking a 16-year-old girl through his Pattaya bar, Flirt, notorious for promoting underage sex work. Two Thai men received equal sentences, while another woman received a lighter penalty. All are currently out on bail pending appeal. Pattaya police say the case aims to clean up the city’s image, though prostitution remains widespread. Meanwhile, three separate UK nationals face prosecution after being caught smuggling large quantities of Thai cannabis into Britain. Authorities in both countries are cracking down hard on human trafficking and drug smuggling networks.