Somyot Poompanmoung, who now runs Thailand's Football Association, has admitted to receiving the massive loans from the owner of the "Victoria Secret" mega-brothel in the capital. Police raided the brothel last month, rounding up around 100 sex workers -- including at least 13 deemed victims of trafficking, most of whom were underage. While police have detained seven pimps and brokers linked to Victoria Secret on trafficking charges, Kampol and his wife remain at large. Speaking to reporters last week, Somyot described Kampol as an old friend who helped him with cash in times of need. The scandal is the latest in a succession of graft controversies highlighting the special treatment enjoyed by the kingdom's wealthy and well-connected.//AFP

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 15, 2018 06:38 UTC