Thai massage set to be declared "World Heritage" - must not be an excuse for prostitution

 

Picture: INN

 

The authorities in Bangkok are determined to stop Thai massage shops being associated with prostitution. 

 

They want to declare Thai massage - in its "traditional" form - as an example of "World Cultural Heritage".

 

With this in mind Dr Patraphon Jeungsomjetphaisan and Thong Lor police were out investigating massage shops in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok yesterday. 

 

Dr Patraphon, who heads the public health arm of the Prosecution Affairs Institute, told the assembled press that he believes at least 50 massage shops in the capital are just fronts for prostitution - not the cultural wonder he wants to promote. 

 

But after seeing ads on websites and the Line app that promised "attractive girls and pretties" the city wide raids did not go quite as planned.

 

In Sukhumvit Soi 35 a whole line of massage shops had got wind of the cops' arrival and shut up for the day. 

 

The raiding party fared better in Soi 24 but there were still no reports of arrests in the INN story. But at least the massage shops were open for business. 

 

Dr Patraphon put a brave face on the operation as he was pictured with smiling Thong Lor cops. He said that there were at least 50 shops in Bangkok that were not traditional massage places but dens of prostitution. 

 

He has targeted Sukhumvit, Silom, Prachacheun, Phayathai and Wang Thong Lang for his clean-up crusade. 

 

He said Thai masseuses and masseurs should have permits and where they work should also have the necessary licences.

 

He told INN that plans are afoot this year to declare Thai Massage as a "moradok loke" or "world cultural heritage" tradition. 

 

Source: INN

 

 

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I hope this story has a happy ending  . . . .  ????

1 minute ago, CelticBhoy said:

I hope this story has a happy ending  . . . .  ????

Extra - Happy ending  ????

4 minutes ago, webfact said:

The authorities in Bangkok are determined to stop Thai massage shops being associated with prostitution. 

There's more chance of the election being on February 24th ! ????????????????

Do they need any undercover operatives to sample, check and report on services offered?

"World Heritage" aka chaak wow?

10 minutes ago, webfact said:

Thai massage set to be declared "World Heritage"

Pattaya to be declared a "World Heritage Site". Expect a tourism boom! ????

1 minute ago, overherebc said:

Do they need any undercover operatives to sample, check and report on services offered?

Sorry please get in the que ????

there are 10 story buildings in Bangkok with huge signs saying soapy massage.  

8 minutes ago, petermik said:

"World Heritage" aka chaak wow?

What's next: World Heritage status for Russian Roulette or French Kissing?

10 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

What's next: World Heritage status for Russian Roulette or French Kissing?

Yes it really does seem odd and unnecessary

Especially when i have an aging toenail that could easily be awarded such status

To complete the wholesome and virtuous international image for Thailand I nominate Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy for Heritage status. And in Pattaya, Walking Street and Soi 6. 

27 minutes ago, Patriot1066 said:

Sorry please get in the que ????

I posted it first so wait your turn. ????????????

39 minutes ago, webfact said:

he believes at least 50 massage shops in the capital are just fronts for prostitution

I'd say 90% of these shops are (all over Thailand).

Would not have a Thai massage if it was free, the last one nearly crippled me. Far too many unqualified doing it.

Edited January 17, 20197 yr by ratcatcher

14 minutes ago, Cadbury said:

To complete the wholesome and virtuous international image for Thailand I nominate Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy for Heritage status. And in Pattaya, Walking Street and Soi 6. 

Going by the advanced ages of many of the 'patrons' wouldn't Hernia Status be nearer the mark for those bastions of whatever?

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4 minutes ago, Orton Rd said:

Would not have a Thai massage if it was free, the last one nearly crippled me. Far too many unqualified doing it.

True on the qualification bit.
I have found it best to go with my wife and let her check a place out, as she is certified herself, though unable to herself do much anymore because of a deteriorating cervical disk. ????
We have established a relationship with one of the shops in the village, and they know what we each need, and are very good at it.
We went to a shop on a visit to Ho Chi Min City,  and the "masseuses" were not even able to pretend! ???? 

a photo i took of a sign next to the massage bed at a massage shop in Chiang Mai.

i took the photo because the girl had spend 45 minutes of the hour massage trying to convince me to have sex with her.

i just thought it was sort of funny.

 

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Dr Patraphon, who heads the public health arm of the Prosecution Affairs Institute, told the assembled press that he believes at least 50 massage shops in the capital are just fronts for prostitution - not the cultural wonder he wants to promote.

He's obviously wrong.

Every time the BIB have a crackdown (pun intended) it's followed by a statement that there is no prostitution in Thailand.

17 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

a photo i took of a sign next to the massage bed at a massage shop in Chiang Mai.

i took the photo because the girl had spend 45 minutes of the hour massage trying to convince me to have sex with her.

i just thought it was sort of funny.

 

 

Perhaps you are just tooooo irresistible.

They are doing that checks since 2 years


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The answer is simple. Trained, licensed shops should be designated "Traditional Thai Massage".

 

All others should be referred to as massage (of whatever type) but can not suggest Thai Massage in their name or promotional efforts.

Why does Thailand try to have everything associated to World Heritage? I would almost go to the point to think that if the self appointed leader could have Coups under the Cultural Military tradition that keeps on being passed down as declared World Heritage, then they probably would. 

It's important to spend weeks, maybe years in Pattaya to search for illegal acts by women.  I have been there and did not see ONE woman who might do sexual acts for money.  I do believe they exist there, however.  If you look very carefully, maybe you can find.  

 

is it possible to close an entire city?

 

99.999% of all foreigners are here for one thing.  Fine them 300,000 baht and jail time, then things will change

 

what will change?  The Thai baht will go to 10,000 for one Euro.  LOL

7 minutes ago, holy cow cm said:

Why does Thailand try to have everything associated to World Heritage? I would almost go to the point to think that if the self appointed leader could have Coups under the Cultural Military tradition that keeps on being passed down as declared World Heritage, then they probably would. 

Maybe they would settle for Traditional Thai Government, Coup-Style.

TTGCS

What's the big deal anyway. Happy ending doesn't offend anyone. I don't even consider it cheating.. It's not like I'm going to buy her flowers and take her out for dinner afterwards

It's in their Genes

Well they almost should qualify from how old their tanks are.

6 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

It's in their Genes

So is diarrhea.