Police discuss the child sex trafficking case in Surat Thani province in May. The deputy director-general, Mr Phisit, allegedly phoned children at the shelter and persuaded them to provide sexual services. Since then, a number of officials have been implicated in the case, including Mr Phisit, other state officials as well as soldiers, teachers and doctors in the area. Mr Phisit has been charged with obstruction of justice while Mr Suwat faces the same charge as well a charge of duress by physical abuse. Police said that Mr Saengroj will be remanded in custody at Surat Thani Provincial Court until the trial due to concerns over potential interference in the investigation.

Source: Bangkok Post July 11, 2022 22:02 UTC