Popular Post webfact Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 File photo for representation only By Thomson Reuters Foundation By Nanchanok Wongsamuth BANGKOK, May 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Thai police said on Sunday that they had arrested 62 men for breaching coronavirus restrictions in a raid on a gay "chemsex" party, the country's largest such crackdown during the pandemic. The men were arrested on Saturday night at Faros Sauna 2, where police also found drugs, needles and used condoms, said Police Colonel Ekapop Tanprayoon, superintendent of Bangkok's Wang Thong Lang District police station. "(In the past) we have reprimanded people for gathering to drink at home," Ekapop told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. "But under the current circumstances there shouldn't be so many people in such a crowded area," he said, adding that Faros Sauna 2 has two buildings - one with 50 bedrooms - and a swimming pool and karaoke. As Thailand grapples with a third COVID-19 wave, campaigners are warning of the health risks posed by an apparent increase in chemsex - where mainly gay and bisexual men meet to take drugs such as crystal meth and unprotected sex is common. A largely conservative Buddhist society, Thailand has a reputation for its relaxed attitude towards gender and sexual diversity since homosexuality was decriminalised in 1956. Yet Thai LGBT+ people often face discrimination and stigma in schools, the workplace and in healthcare facilities, and are often rejected by their families. People who attended the party and its organisers face charges of violating an emergency decree put in place last March to combat COVID-19, Ekapop said, and could face up to two years in prison and a fine of up to 40,000 baht ($1,276). Some 30 people have also tested positive for drugs so far and will be charged with drug-related crimes, he said. Chemsex users are at risk of drug addiction or overdoses, as well as mental health problems, according to campaigners. Nikorn Chimkong, president of the Bangkok Rainbow Organization, an LGBT+ advocacy group, said he was concerned the arrests would contribute to the image of gay men being "promiscuous" and "spreading diseases". "Chemsex parties are a new normal amid the pandemic, and what is worrying is the health of those attending, such as the risks of contracting COVID-19 and HIV," he said. ($1 = 31.3600 baht) (Reporting by Nanchanok Wongsamuth @nanchanokw; Editing by Katy Migiro and Hugo Greenhalgh) -- © Copyright Reuters 2021-05-24 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, webfact said: Ekapop said, and could face up to two years in prison and a fine of up to 40,000 baht ($1,276). Give them the fine. They might enjoy the option too much. 1 1 1 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 Crackdown being the operative word in this case???? 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orinoco Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 That must have been a bit of a bummer for them all . 1 1 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 In times like this large gathering of gay people, Covid everywhere, drugs and needles and god forbid, used condoms, it's abomination of every rule in Thailand anyway you look at it at, so the powers that be recessives it... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orinoco Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) 24 minutes ago, ezzra said: it's abomination of every rule in Thailand it can't be, as rules are not for Thai people. They are just for other people. LOL. Edited May 23, 2021 by Orinoco 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Excel Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 What no government ministers identified as being present ? 3 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hayduke Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, webfact said: Thai police said on Sunday that they had arrested 62 men for breaching coronavirus restrictions in a raid on a gay "chemsex" party The PM (aka Virus Czar, aka Hero-General) has demanded the press immediately stop reporting on members of his government attending these exciting, happy-go-lucky, "chemsex" jubilees. Edited May 23, 2021 by Hayduke 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Somtamnication Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 Can't fix stupid. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 1 hour ago, ezzra said: In times like this large gathering of gay people, Covid everywhere, drugs and needles and god forbid, used condoms, it's abomination of every rule in Thailand anyway you look at it at, so the powers that be recessives it... God forbid?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rampant Rabbit Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 Hang on I need to know the country of origin, what? no farang???? 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orinoco Posted May 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Somtamnication said: Can't fix stupid. It does make you wonder, if one of those hyper intelligent , oh look at me, oh look at me more, having a good time. people of Thailand. posted it live on face book. !!!!!!!!!!!!! busted LOL. Edited May 24, 2021 by Orinoco 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 3 hours ago, sammieuk1 said: Crackdown being the operative word in this case???? No mention about the owners of the club allowing this to happen? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ronaldo0 Posted May 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2021 Did the police have anyone working undercover ?? ???? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orinoco Posted May 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2021 Just now, ronaldo0 said: Did the police have anyone working undercover ?? ???? Did you mean working under the covers. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 So you rather have unused condoms instead...living on the wild side hey? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 4MyEgo Posted May 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2021 So they were having a good old gay time then. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted May 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2021 4 hours ago, webfact said: Some 30 people have also tested positive for drugs so far and will be charged with drug-related crimes, he said. Where's the important information, how many 'farang' were there, how many police shouting, "you party, you party"? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 A number of troll posts/responses removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post setbkk Posted May 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2021 Nikorn Chimkong, president of the Bangkok Rainbow Organization, an LGBT+ advocacy group, said he was concerned the arrests would contribute to the image of gay men being "promiscuous" and "spreading diseases". This "party" certainly does reinforce that image. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rampant Rabbit Posted May 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, setbkk said: would contribute to the image of gay men being "promiscuous" and "spreading diseases". Pretty obvious here. Don't be concerend so much about spreading covid though just concerened about their image. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thweshfoyo Posted May 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2021 Jailed or fined for having a party and people think that it's just normal ? This world has gone mad... 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: Faros Sauna 2 has two buildings - one with 50 bedrooms - and a swimming pool and karaoke. Probably best to stay out of the pool.. ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: Nikorn Chimkong, president of the Bangkok Rainbow Organization, an LGBT+ advocacy group, said he was concerned the arrests would contribute to the image of gay men being "promiscuous" and "spreading diseases". Correct. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: Nikorn Chimkong, president of the Bangkok Rainbow Organization, an LGBT+ advocacy group, said he was concerned the arrests would contribute to the image of gay men being "promiscuous" and "spreading diseases". Yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: Nikorn Chimkong, president of the Bangkok Rainbow Organization, an LGBT+ advocacy group, said he was concerned the arrests would contribute to the image of gay men being "promiscuous" and "spreading diseases". Too late. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Were there any ministers (or their "aides") among the distinguished guests? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 11 minutes ago, Misterwhisper said: Were there any ministers (or their "aides") among the distinguished guests? I imagine there is a separate meat-wagon for anyone they recognize...........drinks, disco lights, pretties and delivered straight to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted May 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2021 6 hours ago, webfact said: Nikorn Chimkong, president of the Bangkok Rainbow Organization, an LGBT+ advocacy group, said he was concerned the arrests would contribute to the image of gay men being "promiscuous" and "spreading diseases". 62 blokes being crammed into a steamy sauna during a virus pandemic while having unprotected sex and indulging in all sorts of drugs, possibly sharing needles? "Promiscuous", "spreading disease"? Nooooo, Mr. Nikorn, such evil thoughts would NEVER cross our minds. Besides, it would be cruel (AND politically incorrect) to hurt the fragile feelings of the LGBT++++ community, wouldn't it? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kaneko86 Posted May 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2021 Wow! The 40.000 baht fine is much more scary than the virus this government so much wants to save us from... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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