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Executives of Victoria Secret massage parlour given heavy jail terms

14 Sept 04:39 Key points summarised by AI

Executives and senior staff of Bangkok's Victoria Secret massage parlour received heavy jail terms for forcing underage Myanmar girls into prostitution.
The Criminal Court found them guilty of procuring and exploiting girls in Thailand and Malaysia, with sentences ranging from 7 to over 18 years, though human trafficking charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence.
The illicit operation involved luring girls under 15 from Myanmar, forcing them to work at the parlour, and later transporting them to Malaysia for further exploitation.
A raid by the Department of Special Investigation led to the permanent closure of the parlour, arrests of key personnel, and the transfer of local police officers for their failure to act.

Today 18:20 Key points summarised by AI

A recent poll reveals over 77% of people will not participate in the Loy Krathong festival, primarily due to COVID-19 concerns and fears of new infection clusters.
Many respondents plan alternative celebrations, with 61.1% opting to float Krathongs in nearby canals and 8.5% choosing to celebrate online to avoid crowds.
The survey indicates a shift in perception, with 22% no longer attaching importance to the festival and 71.8% believing its traditional fun aspects will be diminished by the pandemic.
Loy Krathong's traditional purpose is to offer apologies to the Hindu Goddess Ganga and release sins by floating baskets, often accompanied by cultural festivities.