The arrests took place at a shop in Moo 7, Rawai, after an informant reported that minors were being offered for sexual services, the CIB explained in its report.
The operation was led by Lt Col Nattaphon Daowiang and officers from CSD Division 5.
Police confirmed the reports, identifying a fee of B2,500 per person plus a B500 “bar fine”.
An undercover officer posed as a customer, paying for services before signalling the arrest team. Officers took into custody ‘Ms Niracha’, 50, the bar owner, along with ‘Mr Pornchai’, 21, and ‘Mr Somjai, 21’, both staff at the bar.
Police seized B5,000 in marked banknotes used in the sting operation. A 17-year-old girl and a transgender woman were rescued from the premises.
The suspects were sent to the Crime Suppression Division’s Investigation Division 5 for further legal proceedings.