Thai police arrested four suspected paedophiles from Finland, Britain, and the United States on March 18, after complaints from the Child Protection Centre of Pattaya.
They identified the men as Finnish citizen Ilkka Ylikojola, British nationals Maurice John Praill, Stephen James Ellison and American Glenn Richard Allen.
The arrested was made at the notorious beach resort, initially charging them with abduction of minors.
The arrests were by the Crimes Against Children and Women Suppression Division, which carried out the arrests.
All four were arrested in police raids at their rented flats in Pattaya, which has become notorious in the past decade for its nightlife and sex industry.
Child pornography and video equipment for making more porn were reportedly found in the four men’s separate apartments.
If convicted, the four face up to 20 years each in prison.
“We made these arrests by coordinating with the embassies of the UK, US and Finland, which have provided records on child abusers from their countries,” said Pol Maj-Gen Kamronwit Tupkrajang, commander of the special police division.
All four suspects were initially charged with abduction of minors but may face further charges as the investigation into their activities in Pattaya unfolds, said Pol Maj-Gen Kamronwit.
