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16 Foreign Women Arrested in Pattaya Prostitution Operation

A crackdown on prostitution in Pattaya resulted in the arrest of 16 foreign women during a nighttime operation along Pattaya Beach and nearby roads. Conducted by immigration officers, social development officials, tourist police, and volunteers, the operation targeted individuals suspected of soliciting in public areas.

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Among those arrested, 12 women faced charges of public solicitation. This group included one woman from Kyrgyzstan, five from Uzbekistan, and six from Uganda. They were fined by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, while immigration officers initiated proceedings to revoke their visas and process deportation.

Additionally, another Ugandan woman was arrested for both solicitation and overstaying her visa by 108 days. She was taken to Pattaya City Police Station for further legal action. Three more Ugandan women were detained on related charges, with immigration authorities working on deportation procedures.

The crackdown aligns with a previous operation in Bangkok, where 16 foreign women were arrested after social media complaints about soliciting on Sukhumvit Soi 4. Arrests included nationals from Tanzania, Kenya, and Vietnam, charged under Thai law Section 5 of the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act 1996.

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jvs Diamond Member

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3 hours ago, Legal Lifeline said:

Yes- unless maybe when you apply for the work permit you explain you are very poor and are just trying to make ends meet?

There is no Einstein visa in Thailand?

TheFishman1 Platinum Member

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What the headline should’ve said was 16 foreign prostitutes were arrested afterwards all the local Thai prostitutes through a beer party celebrating less competition I mean it’s just like racial profiling or what TIT

nausea Gold Member

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Yeah, providing male companioship is a reserved occupation.

mancub Gold Member

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7 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

That is absolutely fake also, no official has ever been quoted as stating that "there's no prostitution in Pattaya".

Various officials at various times. however, have stated that they found no evidence of it.

wavodavo Gold Member

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On 4/10/2026 at 8:00 PM, SAFETY FIRST said:

Got some Déjà vu going on here, 16 is a common number.

On 4/10/2026 at 8:00 PM, SAFETY FIRST said:

Got some Déjà vu going on here, 16 is a common number.

On 4/10/2026 at 8:02 PM, worgeordie said:

I have been told that there are no Thai prostitutes in Pattaya ,

it seems to be so ...or they are getting rid of competition for

the Thai girls

Regards worgeordie

Well , that proves my theory that the only prostitutes in Thailand are foreigners and now 32 of the pests have been eliminated Thailand will indeed be a much better country to live in.

jacko45k Star Member

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17 hours ago, biggles45 said:

They were quoted as saying no prostitution was found.

I recall a police walkabout on Walking St reported 'none found' a while ago. The laughter could be heard in Nong Khai.

brewsterbudgen Star Member

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3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I recall a police walkabout on Walking St reported 'none found' a while ago. The laughter could be heard in Nong Khai.

There are not often prostitutes openly soliciting for business on Walking Street (like on Beach Road). Not sure why an accurate statement caused "laughter"?

brewsterbudgen Star Member

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13 hours ago, mancub said:

Various officials at various times. however, have stated that they found no evidence of it.

I challenge you to find one!

Dogmatix Ruby Member

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The hookers from Kyrgystan and Uzbekistan are no doubt ethnic Russians. Good riddance to bad rubbish. Prostitution is something that Thais have the skills to do and there are plenty of them. No need for expat workers in this field.

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