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Karaoke owner arrested for using underage girls in sex trade

Karaoke owner arrested for using underage girls in sex trade

Khaosod•Society•7h ago

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Authorities in Yasothon apprehended a 20-year-old karaoke bar owner for allegedly facilitating the sexual exploitation of three minors.

  • •A 20-year-old woman, identified as the owner of a karaoke bar in Yasothon, has been arrested.
  • •She is accused of using underage girls, aged 15-17, as sex workers for customers.
  • •Three victims were rescued by authorities during the operation on May 30, 2026.

Overview

  • •On May 30, 2026, police executed an arrest warrant for a 20-year-old karaoke bar owner in Yasothon.
  • •Police arrested Ms. Ketchakorn (surname withheld), aged 20, for alleged human trafficking.
  • •The arrest was due to suspicions that the karaoke bar was using girls under 18 for sex services.
  • •Three victims, aged 15-17, were rescued by social development officials and police.
  • •The rescued minors, identified by pseudonyms, are now under the care of child and family protection centers.
  • •Ms. Ketchakorn denied all charges during the interrogation.
  • •Ms. Ketchakorn was handed over to investigators for further legal proceedings.
  • •The rescued minors will receive assistance, protection, and psychological support from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.

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Key Entities

Role

Karaoke Bar Owner(เจ้าของร้านคาราโอเกะ)
The accused proprietor of a karaoke bar in Yasothon.

Person

Ms. Ketchakorn(น.ส.กชกร)
The 20-year-old owner of a Yasothon karaoke bar arrested for human trafficking.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Wittaya Sriprasertpao(พล.ต.ต.วิทยา ศรีประเสริฐภาพ)
Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), who ordered the crackdown.
Pol. Col. Sirameth Metheetanawijit(พ.ต.อ.ศิรเมศร์ เมธีธนวิจิตร์)
Director of the CIB's Division 3, who participated in the operation.
Pol. Lt. Col. Kasideth Charoenlap(พ.ต.ท.กษิดิ์เดช เจริญลาภ)
Deputy Director of CIB's Division 3, who participated in the operation.
Pol. Lt. Col. Kiattibodin Wongngam(พ.ต.ท.เกียรติบดินทร์ วงค์งาม)
Inspector of CIB's Division 3, who participated in the operation.
Ms. Nueng (pseudonym)(น.ส.หนึ่ง (นามสมมติ))
One of the three rescued victims, aged 15.
Ms. Song (pseudonym)(น.ส.สอง (นามสมมติ))
One of the three rescued victims, aged 16.
Ms. Sam (pseudonym)(น.ส.สาม (นามสมมติ))
One of the three rescued victims, aged 17, found working in the karaoke bar.

Organization

Central Investigation Bureau (CIB)(บก.ปคม.)ℹ️
The police bureau that conducted the operation and is handling the case.
Social Development and Human Security Officials (YSO-PDHS)(เจ้าหน้าที่พัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์ (พมจ.ยโสธร))
The government agency in Yasothon that assisted in rescuing and supporting the victims.
Child and Family Protection Center of Yasothon(บ้านพักเด็กและครอบครัวจังหวัดยโสธร)
The facility where the rescued minors will receive care and protection.

Place

Huai Khaeng Subdistrict, Kut Chum District, Yasothon Province(พื้นที่ ต.ห้วยแก้ง อ.กุดชุม จ.ยโสธร)
The location in Yasothon where the karaoke bar and the arrests took place.

Law

Human Trafficking(ค้ามนุษย์)ℹ️
The legal charge against the karaoke bar owner.