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Thai Karaoke bar owner arrested for trafficking and exploitation of minors

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The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) recently made a successful raid, apprehending Sreelamul, a 48 year old Thai karaoke bar owner, for allegedly exploiting and trafficking girls under 18 years old in the Nakhon Ratchasima province. The operation took place on July 20, following a tip-off about illicit activities at a karaoke bar in the Chok Chai area. Sreelamul confessed to the charges at the local station on the same day.

A covert operation, ordered by Sararuti from the ATPD, and carried out by officials including Monun Kaewkum, an ATPD officer, and Kritsada Plailahan, a welfare worker, culminated in arresting Sreelamul, otherwise known as “Jeh Lamul.” She is accused of human trafficking offences including procuring a child younger than 18 for a sexual act, trafficking a child…

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