A Thai masseuse in Germany has been ordered to pay €1,000 in compensation after a court found she sexually assaulted a male client by providing “special services” without consent. The ruling followed a complaint by a 26-year-old German software engineer, identified only as Ben. The incident took place at a massage shop on Osloer Straße in Berlin.
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The 53-year-old masseuse, identified as Sukanya, was reported to police two days after the alleged assault. Ben told local news outlet B.Z. that he had booked a back massage by phone and attended the appointment alone. He said he felt reassured by a sign at the premises stating there was “no happy ending” service.
A photograph published in media reports showed a sign on the shop door reading in German, “no erotic service, medical service only.” Ben said he was taken to a massage room where Sukanya asked him to remove his trousers. Although he found the request unusual, he assumed it was to prevent his clothes from getting oil on them.
According to Ben, Sukanya initially performed the requested back massage before moving her hands to his thighs, buttocks and genitals. He said she later instructed him to lie on his back, tapped his genitals twice and pointed to her mouth while asking whether he wanted “special service.” Ben stated that he refused.
He told B.Z. that he did not have the courage to stop Sukanya or confront her at the shop. After returning home, he said he showered for almost two hours. He reported the sexual assault to police two days later.
During court proceedings, Sukanya said she believed the client wanted an erotic massage. She apologised to Ben in person, and the two sides reached an agreement. The court ordered her to pay €1,000 in compensation within six months.
Thai social media users criticised Sukanya, with some stating the case damaged the image of Thailand and Thai massage. Others said such incidents undermine Thai masseuses who provide medical massage services to clients.
Picture courtesy of Olaf Wagner via B.Z.
Key Takeaways
• A Thai masseuse in Berlin was ordered to pay €1,000 after a client reported sexual assault.
• The client said he had booked a back massage and refused an offer of “special service.”
• The court ordered compensation within six months after both sides reached an agreement.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now TheThaiger 15 Feb 2026
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