Six Foreign Women Detained in Bangkok Prostitution Bust

21 hours ago, Watawattana said:

Is it only foreign women doing this? 😅

Unless one of them is from the UK,they are all foreign to me.

22 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Police in Bangkok arrested six foreign women in the Sukhumvit area on May 7, following community complaints and viral social media posts. The operation targeted suspected prostitution activities, leading to the apprehension of five Vietnamese and one Uzbek national. The arrests occurred on Soi Sukhumvit 4, where police observed the women allegedly soliciting clients publicly.

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This action stems from increasing resident concerns about the area's reputation among tourists. The women face charges under Thailand’s Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act, with penalties including fines up to 1,000 baht. While police confirmed the legal charges, they did not disclose if deportation proceedings would follow.

This operation is part of a broader crackdown on foreign sex workers in Thailand's tourist hubs. A previous raid in March in the same area resulted in the arrests of 16 women from various African and Asian countries. Likewise, a recent operation in Pattaya detained several foreign nationals for similar offences.

Authorities aim to maintain public order and improve the tourist image of these locations. Moving forward, police likely intend to continue such actions to deter illegal activities and uphold local laws.

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I was down soi 11 last week and police had around 20 Africans against the wall, taking details etc, but ended up handing out 500 baht fines. No wonder they cant solve the problem when greedy cops are just filling their pockets.. all the way down soi 4, full of africans.. get these filthy creatures locked up, deported

I always assumed 4 to 7 was protected turf. Lotsa women hanging by bus stops and lamp posts.

B1000 will barely get you short time these days.

'Increasing residents concern about the area's reputation'.

Seriously ?

21 hours ago, Sigmund said:

Go near the entrance of the Thermae Bar in Bangkok Nana area. It's packed with illegal freelancers engaging in prostitution with all the korean, japanese or chinese customer.

but they are Thai...not Foreign Nationals taking their Business away...

22 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Thermae has been there for 30 years and never once have I seen a non Thai girl anywhere near the place.

You need a visit to the opticians my friend. They are everywhere. 🤷🏼

19 minutes ago, Reddavy said:

You need a visit to the opticians my friend. They are everywhere. 🤷🏼

Not in front of there. Not allowed

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

Not in front of there. Not allowed

Yeah and prostitution is illegal in Thailand. 🤷🏼

2 minutes ago, Reddavy said:

Yeah and prostitution is illegal in Thailand. 🤷🏼

Is it? I think you'll find that paying someone for sexual services is perfectly legal in Thailand.

Just now, brewsterbudgen said:

Is it? I think you'll find that paying someone for sexual services is perfectly legal in Thailand.

Wrong. It’s 100% illegal in Thailand. You need to brush up on Thai laws before posting. Why do you think they keep having these raids down certain soi’s in Pattaya/Bangkok although just for the media to show they are doing their job and is why the brown envelopes are exchanged.

9 minutes ago, Reddavy said:

Yeah and prostitution is illegal in Thailand. 🤷🏼

Yep. But the illegal prostitution there doesn't consist of non Thai girls. Never has, unless you count Africans who WALK by.

Clearly you arent a Bangkok nightlife guy. Ill be happy to give you a map if you are looking for something special

5 minutes ago, Reddavy said:

Wrong. It’s 100% illegal in Thailand. You need to brush up on Thai laws before posting. Why do you think they keep having these raids down certain soi’s in Pattaya/Bangkok although just for the media to show they are doing their job and is why the brown envelopes are exchanged.

Have you ever seen "brown envelopes" being "exhanged"?

You have facts to support your public libel of the RTP?

Just now, Yagoda said:

Yep. But the illegal prostitution there doesn't consist of non Thai girls. Never has, unless you count Africans who WALK by.

Clearly you arent a Bangkok nightlife guy. Ill be happy to give you a map if you are looking for something special

Naaaa you keep it for yourself. Gave up on that cesspit long ago. Only go there now on business if i have to. last time 2 months ago and still riddled with hookers. But many friends still live there and tell me it will never change. Have they odd clamp down couple of days later business as usual.

2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Have you ever seen "brown envelopes" being "exhanged"?

You have facts to support your public libel of the RTP?

Yep. In Pattaya koh chang and samui. I have friends in the bar business who pay every month or they get closed. End of story. You must be the only person in Thailand that does not know this. Libel the RTP do me a favour the whole world knows they are corrupt. FFS.

6 hours ago, Look Chang said:

A friend of mine is so addicted to Thailand that he frequently say that Thailand is the word's bordello.

Wow!

3 hours ago, RickyJB said:

I was down soi 11 last week and police had around 20 Africans against the wall, taking details etc, but ended up handing out 500 baht fines. No wonder they cant solve the problem when greedy cops are just filling their pockets.. all the way down soi 4, full of africans.. get these filthy creatures locked up, deported

Basic supply and demand.

3 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

I always assumed 4 to 7 was protected turf. Lotsa women hanging by bus stops and lamp posts.

B1000 will barely get you short time these days.

Correct. Unless you know how to bargain. Not that I would know.

10 minutes ago, Reddavy said:

Naaaa you keep it for yourself. Gave on that cesspit long ago. Only go there now on business if i have to. last time 2 months ago and still riddled with hookers. But many friends still live there and tell me it will never change. Have they odd clamp down couple of days later business as usual.

30 minutes and it is business as usual. Thankfully.

In fact if you are in Big Dogs bar watching the action, 5 minutes and back to business.

15 minutes ago, Reddavy said:

Yep. In Pattaya koh chang and samui. I have friends in the bar business who pay every month or they get closed. End of story. You must be the only person in Thailand that does not know this. Libel the RTP do me a favour the whole world knows they are corrupt. FFS.

Why didnt you complain then?

Afraid of the defamation laws?

On 5/11/2026 at 6:22 PM, Packer said:

Mr Traffic Police could do with a Wide Load sign.

I rarely laugh when I read the news on Asean Now, but that comment made me laugh myself out of my chair.

Thanks for that one🤣

46 minutes ago, Reddavy said:

Libel the RTP do me a favour the whole world knows they are corrupt. FFS.

Many Western countries tax businesses to death. At least in Thailand businesses pay much more favorable tax rates.

6 hours ago, RickyJB said:

I was down soi 11 last week and police had around 20 Africans against the wall, taking details etc, but ended up handing out 500 baht fines. No wonder they cant solve the problem when greedy cops are just filling their pockets.. all the way down soi 4, full of africans.. get these filthy creatures locked up, deported

The cops?

On 5/11/2026 at 6:22 PM, Packer said:

Mr Traffic Police could do with a Wide Load sign.

he must be a top tier customer

Six of them? What did they do, stop after searching three meters of Sukhumvit Road?

20 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

The cops?

Yep, the boys in brown..

On 5/12/2026 at 1:04 PM, Yagoda said:

Have you ever seen "brown envelopes" being "exhanged"?

You have facts to support your public libel of the RTP?

Yes, as someone who ran and has many friends who run bars, every week the police have a bagman that comes by and collects their tea money, bribes, protection.

In a few days all the Nigerian pimps will pay their "bills" to the boys in brown and their finest will be back on the streets around Nana, either peddling talcum powder or peddling their women.

20 minutes ago, RickyJB said:

Yes, as someone who ran and has many friends who run bars, every week the police have a bagman that comes by and collects their tea money, bribes, protection.

Got it. You should report it then.

Its amazing that all of these tourists know about crimes under Thai law and refuse to say anything.

9 minutes ago, Sigmund said:

In a few days all the Nigerian pimps will pay their "bills" to the boys in brown and their finest will be back on the streets around Nana, either peddling talcum powder or peddling their women.

Report them. Go right over to Thong Lo station and complain.

On 5/12/2026 at 6:58 PM, Reddavy said:

Wrong. It’s 100% illegal in Thailand. You need to brush up on Thai laws before posting. Why do you think they keep having these raids down certain soi’s in Pattaya/Bangkok although just for the media to show they are doing their job and is why the brown envelopes are exchanged.

A common misconception. Many aspects surrounding prostitution in Thailand are illegal - e.g. soliciting, running a brothel, underage prostitution - but the act of paying for sexual services is not illegal.

Here's some reading for you that you might find interesting:

https://www.sexwork.com/Thailand/legal.html