webfact Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Thai sex industry now worth 260 billion baht, say Thai media Picture: Sanook Money Thai media has claimed that the country's sex industry is probably worth 260 billion baht. Sanook Money were speculating about the country's infamous sex businesses after the raid on the Victoria Secret massage parlor in Bangkok became the latest news to put the issue of pay for sex in the public spotlight. Sanook went back ten years to 2007 when famous ex soapy massage boss Chuwit Kamolvisit came up with figures for the number of sex workers, average wages for sex workers and percentage of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) garnered by the sex industry. Chuwit, who ran for political office before being jailed for corruption, later became a well-known TV host. He reckoned that the sex industry was worth 163 billion in 2007. Top of the tree for earning were Thai style traditional massage parlors, followed by beer bars, soapy massage, karaoke and other brothels. It was reckoned that the industry represented 2% of GDP. With GDP now at 13 trillion baht it could mean that the sex industry today is worth a staggering 260 billion baht, said Sanook. Source: Sanook Money -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-01-16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CelticBhoy Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'm sure I pumped a good deal into that . . . 17 1 1 1 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darcula Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, webfact said: Thai sex industry now worth 260 billion baht That's creating a lot of hand jobs. 4 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) There is no sex industry in Thailand. It’s this unique and special country and culture that defies its naughty human urges by being saintly. Edited January 16, 2018 by rkidlad 13 2 1 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thechook Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 Prostitution is ilegal 9 1 2 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric Loh Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 18 minutes ago, webfact said: Thai sex industry now worth 260 billion baht, say Thai media Say 10% to the RTP and some to the RTA, that's a neat 26 Billion of corrupt money. Surely that necessitate a major police and military reform. Maybe no, too much at stake. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ossy Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 24 minutes ago, webfact said: Thai sex industry now worth 260 billion baht Nationalise it, I say and, until he comes clean about all his asses assets, give Prawit the doorman's job at the Victoria massage parlour . . . it's a no-brainer! 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 How can they even admit that..........national reputation! Did the minister for culture approve? 7 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 They go from billion to million and then back to billion again in the article. It is certainly worth more than what the industry generate in income annually. From the title I thought they were doing a IPO of love. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 15 minutes ago, Eric Loh said: Say 10% to the RTP and some to the RTA, that's a neat 26 Billion of corrupt money. Surely that necessitate a major police and military reform. Maybe no, too much at stake. I guess that's why 30 million in watches is miniscule. Time to buy a few more. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post George Bowman Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 Working in a restaurant must also bring in the big bucks. There is always someone leaving the village to work in one. 4 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gk10002000 Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 That's a lot of money that a lot of people would not like to pay taxes on, while many other people would love to collect taxes on 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jaltsc Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) "Thai media has claimed that the country's sex industry is probably worth 260 million baht." How can they call themselves the "Media" if they don't know the situation in Thailand? All they needed to do was inquire with the government and become aware of the fact that there is no sex industry in Thailand. Edited January 16, 2018 by jaltsc 4 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ossy Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 28 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said: They go from billion to million and then back to billion again in the article Welcome to Thailand . . . and think nothing nothing nothing of it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ulysses G. Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, CelticBhoy said: I'm sure I pumped a good deal into that . . . Me too. It really is a HUGE success. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'm sure most of you TV farang pumped some into that 260mil baht ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AGareth2 Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 tax it and distribute to the old people sort of like what the girls are doing already 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, AGareth2 said: tax it and distribute to the old people sort of like what the girls are doing already I wonder if those massage places are not already taxed, i also wonder how much of their actual profit is taxed if it is taxed at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marqus12 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 If my Thai girlfriend gives me money... do I count in these 260 billion too??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hoyism Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, steven100 said: I'm sure most of you TV farang pumped some into that 260mil baht ... on the contrary 80% of Thailand's sex industry is for Thai or Chinese customers If you are Thai you don't need me to remind you (but i will!) that on every motorway, in every town/city and on every block you will find massage parlous/go-go bars catering for your okker Thai man. it's quite hilarious when the authorities have their annual 'war on the sex trade' forays into Pattaya and Sukhumvit which are (shockingly) minuscule in comparison with what goes on (untouched) in the rest of the country. still, as with most things here, it's always better to blame things on farangs... Edited January 16, 2018 by hoyism 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Thechook said: Prostitution is ilegal No prostitution - easy explanation - Thailand 4.0 is all about the sex robots ... they were even dancing the poles at CES. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, marqus12 said: If my Thai girlfriend gives me money... do I count in these 260 billion too??? If a Thai gives you money, frame it for posterity! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 3 hours ago, CelticBhoy said: I'm sure I pumped a good deal into that . . . I'm still pumping; climbing two flights of stairs is really good exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borzandy Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 3 hours ago, Thechook said: Prostitution is ilegal Sex industry is not prostitution, it's companies run by some well known figures. So, nothing illegal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Say 10% to the RTP and some to the RTA, that's a neat 26 Billion of corrupt money. Surely that necessitate a major police and military reform. Maybe no, too much at stake. Eric, that is precisely why there will be no major police or military reform But then I'm sure you know that...Sent from my KENNY using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I wonder if those massage places are not already taxed, i also wonder how much of their actual profit is taxed if it is taxed at all. I think that the concept you are looking for is "informal taxation", a chap in a tight brown or green uniform pops round from time to time to collect the "tax". No paperwork, all very relaxed...Sent from my KENNY using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottrader77 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 3 hours ago, CelticBhoy said: I'm sure I pumped a good deal into that . . . same here and had a great time doing it , thank goodness for the thai sex industry or i would be using a box of tissues a week and my hand would be dropping off , go go sex workers !! ha ha 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 minute ago, JAG said: I think that the concept you are looking for is "informal taxation", a chap in a tight brown or green uniform pops round from time to time to collect the "tax". No paperwork, all very relaxed... Sent from my KENNY using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app No that they are extorted is something I understand good source of income for police and army. I was more thinking along the lines that these guys must register as a business and pay taxes.. or would they not even go through that trouble as they are already paying of the army or police ? I really don't know just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 2nd largest export after rice in Issan. So, they say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Maybe jockeying for some sort of ministry of hooking... Keep an eye on prices like they do with staples.... maybe set up some government run knock shops to drive entrepreneurs out of business whilst returning happiness to the Thai people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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