The bridge across the Mae Sai River separating Burma and Thailand. (Bangkok Post photo)An American man has been arrested in a sting operation for allegedly running a online brothel service matching men in northern Thailand with Myanmar sex workers across the border, police said Tuesday. The business brought women to meet clients on the Thai side of the border in Mae Sai, and also offered to "guide" men into Myanmar for sex services, police said. The bust comes as Thailand is trying to shake off its reputation as a haven for sex tourists. The explosion of social media has also moved much of the business online, helping agents procure women and arrange sex services in the shadows.

Source: Bangkok Post May 08, 2018 08:03 UTC