Nearly 500 minors at ‘Youths’ Heaven’ illegal pub

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PUBLISHED: January 7, 2024, at 10:26

Nearly 500 minors at 'Youths' Heaven' illegal pub
When officials halted its illegal operation in Pathum Thani’s Khlong Luang district early on Sunday morning, the” Youths ‘ Heaven” pub was packed. ( Photo: Provincial Administration Department )

PATHUM THANI: On Sunday night, police searched a prohibited bar in the Khlong Luang neighborhood and discovered nearly 500 adolescents.

Following complaints about the” HEAVEN Rangsit” pub’s illegal activity, small visitors, and violations of closing day and noise control, about 50 authorities raided it at 12.30 a.m., according to inspector-general Ronnarong Thipsiri of the Department of Provincial Administration.

Plain-clothes officers discovered just before the attack that the owner of the establishment known as” Youths ‘ God” did not have an entertainment venue license. About 1,000 customers could fit inside, and the team was able to direct young guests through the backyard exit and conceal them when officials arrived.

Officers blocked the entrances to the building at around 12.30 am. All bulbs were turned on, and everyone was checked by authorities. There were 489 minors it, the youngest of whom was 16 years old.

The owner of the pleasure establishment was accused of operating it improperly, hosting guests under the age of 20, selling and advertising alcoholic beverages, and selling alcohol to minors.