Key points
- In a gut-wrenching crackdown on human trafficking, Bangkok police have arrested a husband-and-wife team running a hotel in the Bang Khae district, accused of forcing underage girls into prostitution.
- The trail started in the Bang Rak area when officers stumbled upon a Facebook page brazenly advertising sexual services with girls as young as 15 for just 1,500 baht a pop.
- Armed with the girl’s testimony and more intel, police secured the warrant, stormed the property, and freed a 16-year-old girl from the clutches of this nightmare.
Hotel News- Crime, Accidents & Deaths: A Shocking Raid of a Hotel in Bang Khae District
In a gut-wrenching crackdown on human trafficking, Bangkok police have arrested a husband-and-wife team running a hotel in the Bang Khae district, accused of forcing underage girls into prostitution. The operation unfolded yesterday, October 28, under the command of Police Colonel Witthaya Sriprasertphap, who leads the Anti-Human Trafficking Division. The suspects, 58-year-old Wichit and his 37-year-old wife Boom, were slapped with serious charges including human trafficking and procuring child prostitution, based on a Criminal Court warrant dated October 9.
Bangkok police raid hotel in Bang Khae, arresting owners Wichit and Boom for allegedly trafficking underage girls into prostitution.
Image Credit: KhaoSod
Authorities swooped in after months of surveillance, seizing a haul of damning evidence from the couple’s premises: emergency contraceptives, vaginal tablets, pregnancy test kits, packs of condoms, detailed financial ledgers, mobile phones, and even land deeds. This Hotel News- Crime, Accidents & Deaths news report highlights how the case exposes the dark underbelly of some hospitality businesses in the capital, where vulnerable teens are exploited for profit.
How the Investigation Unfolded
The trail started in the Bang Rak area when officers stumbled upon a Facebook page brazenly advertising sexual services with girls as young as 15 for just 1,500 baht a pop. Posing as clients, undercover cops set up a sting at a local hotel, nabbing the page’s admins who turned out to be middlemen pimps. During that initial bust, a 15-year-old victim was rescued and spilled the beans: she claimed Wichit and Boom, owners of the implicated hotel, had strong-armed her and others into the trade.
The hotel itself operated like a one-stop shop for depravity—charging 2,150 baht total per encounter, covering the room, the act, and the girl’s cut. Armed with the girl’s testimony and more intel, police secured the warrant, stormed the property, and freed a 16-year-old girl from the clutches of this nightmare.
The raid on the Bangkok Hotel in Bang Khae.
Image Credit: KhaoSod
Victims’ Heartbreaking Stories Emerge
One anonymous survivor, now safe with authorities, opened up about her ordeal in a way that chills the soul. She ran away from home at 14, desperate and alone, only to be reeled in by Wichit with promises of easy work serving drinks at the hotel. It quickly turned sinister. When she pushed back against his advances, he allegedly forced her hand, threatening her into submission. Boom piled on the manipulation, tricking the girl into “serving” customers while skimming 200 baht off every earning. “I felt trapped, like there was no way out,” the victim recounted to investigators, her voice breaking.
Police say the hotel catered heavily to tourists, many of whom reportedly favored the youngest workers—a detail that has sparked outrage among locals and advocacy groups. Wichit, ironically a law graduate from a top university, ditched his old career to dive into this seedy venture with Boom. The place had built a reputation for discretion, drawing in unsuspecting visitors who may have unknowingly fueled the exploitation.
Suspects Deny Allegations Amid Ongoing Probe
Both Wichit and Boom are stonewalling the accusations, insisting they’re innocent as they were transferred to the Anti-Human Trafficking Division for further grilling and prosecution. Officers are now piecing together more evidence, including digital trails from the seized phones and financial records that could reveal a wider network. Victim support is in full swing, with counseling and legal aid provided to the rescued girls as the case builds toward trial.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threats facing runaway and at-risk youth in Thailand’s bustling urban scenes, where predators hide behind legitimate businesses like hotels. It underscores the vital role of vigilant policing and community tips in dismantling such rings, while calling for tougher regulations on social media ads that prey on the vulnerable. Ultimately, cases like this demand collective action from authorities, hotel associations, and the public to protect children and ensure no establishment becomes a haven for trafficking—only through sustained efforts can we hope to eradicate these horrors and restore safety to the industry.
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