Ex-army officer arrested for exploiting underage girls in Thai karaoke bar

A retired military officer has been arrested by Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division (CSD) for running a karaoke bar where he was allegedly exploiting underage girls. The ex-lieutenant, identified only as 59 year old Ratwut, was apprehended earlier today at one of his establishments in the southern province of Chumphon.

Ratwut, also known as “Uncle Odd,” is accused of profiting from exploiting children, with allegations stating he enticed underage girls into improper conduct to satisfy the desires of his customers. The CSD officers made the arrest at the karaoke bar in Ban Na, where Ratwut allegedly employed girls younger than 18 years old to entertain and drink with the customers.

The illegal operation was concealed behind the facade of a regular bar, with prices ranging from…