Police and Department of Special Investigation (DSI) officers have raided an Indian-themed nightclub on Pattaya’s Walking Street and accused those involved of operating an entertainment venue without a licence. The operation took place at 3.00am on 1 June 2026 at Badshah Club, located in South Pattaya, Chonburi province.
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The inspection was led by Pol Maj Gen Thitthawat Suriyachai, Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 2, together with Flight Lieutenant Kittikom Kongsomphoch, Director of the Special Case Operations Centre Area 2 of the DSI. More than 30 officers from Pattaya City Police, Region 2 investigators and related agencies took part in the operation.
Authorities said the raid formed part of ongoing measures to tighten controls on entertainment venues, investigate offences involving foreign workers and check for businesses operating without the required licences. When officers entered the premises, they found a large number of foreign tourists inside the venue, most of them Indian nationals, along with Thai female customers. Patrons were dancing and using the venue at the time of the inspection.
Officers ordered the music to stop and the venue lights to be switched on before checking identity documents, passports and other records belonging to customers and staff. Employees were separated for further verification as part of the investigation.
During the inspection, officers found several Indian nationals working at the club. Preliminary checks indicated that these workers held valid work permits and were legally employed.
Authorities also found five foreign women dancing on a stage inside the venue. They consisted of one Uzbek national, three Russian nationals and one Georgian national. The women were taken for a detailed examination of their documents and employment status.
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Following the inspection, officers filed a charge against those concerned for “operating an entertainment venue without a licence”. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and examine potential additional offences linked to the employment of foreign workers and the work activities of foreign nationals at the venue.
Officials said further legal action will be taken if additional violations are identified as the investigation progresses.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 1 June 2026
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