Police arrest seven Thai nationals and two Lao nationals for allegedly selling sex toys and video clips involving minors in an online group with over 90,000 members.
The arrests were made in connection with a case where a suspect lured victims under 18 into filming videos using sex toys. These clips were sold on illegal websites and in a Telegram group called PimThaidai. Investigators discovered that the group also sold sex toys and aphrodisiacs.
Raids were conducted at five locations, including three in Bangkok, one in Nakhon Pathom, and another in Chon Buri. Authorities seized 2,580 sex toys and 66 electronic devices, including computers and phones, according to Pol Maj Gen Sarut Kwangsopa, director of the Anti-Human Trafficking Division (AHTD).
The suspects include seven Thais: Ms. Suchada Saelu (26), Mr. Arnon Saekhong (25), Mr. Mongkonvitun Inthapat (40), Mr. Chaiwat Chalermsin (31), Mr. Sukho Amornwutipong (30), Mr. Ekkarat Saiwan (29), and Mr. Wutthipong Plukjai (25). The two Lao nationals are Ms. Dokkeo Douangoudom (32) and Mr. Niksanh Douangoudom (30).
All suspects admitted to running the illegal websites and the Telegram group for over two years, reportedly earning between 100,000 and 200,000 baht monthly, with their activities generating millions in circulation.
In Thailand, the sale of sex toys is illegal, and many victims of human trafficking were deceived into promoting these products through video clips. Police urged parents to monitor their children closely to prevent similar incidents and encouraged anyone with information to contact the AHTD or relevant authorities. (Photo: Wassayos Ngamkham)
