The Norwegian suspect in the assault on boys at a Muay Thai camp in Rayong died before the police raid.

In Rayong Province, the police completed a raid on a Muay Thai camp where, according to the investigation, underage boxers were involved in sexual exploitation. The key foreign suspect—a 80-year-old Norwegian named "Kim" (not his real name)—died one or two days before the raid and was not arrested, reports Bangkok Post, The Thaiger, and Khaosod English. The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) conducted the raid with the participation of Rayong and Chonburi social services. The camp's leader, 28-year-old Narubet "Check" Nilthai, was arrested; he is accused of human trafficking for sexual exploitation of minors (15-18 years old) and organizing related activities. A multidisciplinary group questioned the children. According to their statements, the Norwegian had funded the camp for a year; during visits, his secretary would call boys into the reception room, after which they were paid between 500 and 5,000 baht and asked to remain silent. The investigation estimates that at least six children were sexually abused by "Kim." Authorities emphasize that the investigation is ongoing—they are searching for possible accomplices, including those involved in arranging meetings. According to police and local media reports, the Norwegian died of cancer or a related illness before the raid, so there was no criminal detention issued for him. For readers: Muay Thai camps for teenagers in Thailand should be checked through official licenses and parental reviews; any "sponsors" with closed meetings with children are grounds for immediate reporting to ATPD / 1300.