Phuket child prostitution scandal: Entertainment venues lose 100 million baht

In the wake of a child prostitution scandal in Phuket, several entertainment venues have lost 100 million baht.

Local authorities ordered the early closure of bars, restaurants, and adult entertainment establishments, following the discovery of underage girls being employed at Velvet bar in Phuket to engage in sexual activity with foreigners. The venues were ordered to close at 1am and the chairman of Patong Entertainment Business Association reckons businesses have lost over 100 million baht as a consequence.

The recent raid on Velvet bar, conducted by a special task force unit from the Department of Provincial Administration, led to the arrest of two suspects. It has come to light that the bar was operated by a foreigner, known only as Ronny, who has reportedly fled to Laos. The suspect also ran bars in Bangkok and its adjacent provinces, reported Bangkok Post.

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