Popular Post snoop1130 Posted August 2, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 2, 2024 The Minister of Public Health (MOPH) plans to clean up traditional Thai massage shops after 75% were found to secretly offer sex services. The Health Minister, Somsak Thepsutin, stated he aims to clean up the seedy side of the industry and promote Thai massage as a soft power. The President of the Charawi Association for the Preservation of Thai Massage, Phithak Yotha, urged the MOPH to investigate foreigners working illegally in Thailand’s wellness industry. He also requested the ministry simplify massage therapist registration and encourage Thai massage as a soft power. Minister Somsak agreed with Phithak’s suggestions, stating they align with the government’s measures to promote Thai massage. Somsak disclosed that the Department of Health Service Support will improve Thai massage therapists’ skills and certify those able to treat musculoskeletal issues as Grade A therapists. Massage service costs will also be standardised. Somsak then highlighted the illegal sex services secretly offered in some Thai traditional massage shops, which could negatively impact Thai massage. The minister stated that all massage parlours in Thailand must be free of sexual services. Somsak threatened to close down all shops secretly operating as brothels. He hopes to clean up all massage parlours within two months before the next fiscal year begins. The Director of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Taweesin Visanuyothin, reported that only 25% of massage parlours in Thailand operate legally, while the remaining 75% illegally offer sexual services. Charawi Association President Phithak urged the MOPH to investigate those illegal massage shops, which can be found almost everywhere, especially in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit and Thong Lo areas. Phithak stated that some illegal parlours use the word “massage” to disguise prostitution, even when it was clear they only offer sexual services. He cited an example of a parlour advertising massage with promotional models known in Thailand as “Massage with Pretties.” By Petch Petpailin Photo by Etienne Girardet via Flickr Full story: The Thaiger 2024-08-02 - Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 15
Popular Post CharlieKo Posted August 2, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 2, 2024 I think the use of the word to rub out, is unfortunate. That is on the menu in some establishments! 16
Popular Post Artisi Posted August 2, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 2, 2024 Bet they also believe in the easter bunny 3 5
Popular Post Middle Aged Grouch Posted August 2, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 2, 2024 What ? sex in the "health family oriented" massage parlours of Thailand ? Oh c'mon surely a misunderstanding... In fact the other day the xx firm home delivery service lady, offered to "help me relax" if I wished with a big smile. A lovely new concept of COD apparently ? 4
Pouatchee Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 43 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Somsak threatened to close down all shops secretly operating as brothels. He hopes to clean up all massage parlours within two months before the next fiscal year begins. this gvt is really doing everything it can to dissuade tourists from coming. where is the soapy king chuwit when he is needed? maybe he is smoking weed, which he denounced, as part of his cancer therapy in England 2 1 1
Mason45 Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 The Worlds oldest profession has stood the test of time, so can't see the horizontal rumba being "rubbed out" any time soon. 2
Popular Post kidneyw Posted August 2, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 2, 2024 1 hour ago, snoop1130 said: The minister stated that all massage parlours in Thailand must be free of sexual services. The minister stated that all massage parlours in Thailand must be free FOR sexual services. That's better. 2 1
Popular Post proton Posted August 2, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 2, 2024 I do wish they would drop this soft power nonsense, it's totally meaningless 4 2 2
Popular Post realfunster Posted August 2, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 2, 2024 3 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Somsak threatened to close down all shops secretly operating as brothels. He hopes to clean up all massage parlours within two months before the next fiscal year begins. I recall many moons ago, these kind of nonsensical statements of X problem being cleared up in 60-90 days were common place. Obviously, for anyone with half a brain, such claims were ridiculous and stood up to around half a second of critical assessment. It did seem to me that over the years, such statements had been on the wane. It unfortunately seems they are back in favour with the current government. That doesn't reflect positively on either the politicians making such ridiculous claims, or an electorate that appears comfortable to accept them. I do worry about the future for Thailand....one feels major changes are needed. 2 1
Popular Post motdaeng Posted August 2, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 2, 2024 wouldn't it make more sense to clean up first the corruption among the criminals within the own government? 2 4 2 1 2
Popular Post Ben Zioner Posted August 2, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 2, 2024 Time to get a yearly subscription on Thai Friendly. They seem unaware that 80% of Thailand's attraction are these "sexual services". 15% for the beaches, 3% for the [street] food and 2% the temples. 2 1 1 2
Popular Post TallGuyJohninBKK Posted August 2, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 2, 2024 16 minutes ago, Ben Zioner said: They seem unaware that 80% of Thailand's attraction are these "sexual services". 15% for the beaches, 3% for the [street] food and 2% the temples. I'd revise that slightly, as follows: 81% of Thailand's attraction are these "sexual services". 15% for the beaches, 3% for the [street] food and 1% the temples. 🙂 1 4
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 4 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The Director of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Taweesin Visanuyothin, reported that only 25% of massage parlours in Thailand operate legally, while the remaining 75% illegally offer sexual services. But remember, there's NO prostitution in Pattaya, so the authorities often remind us... So all of that 75% must be going on elsewhere! 2
Hummin Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 22 minutes ago, Ben Zioner said: Time to get a yearly subscription on Thai Friendly. They seem unaware that 80% of Thailand's attraction are these "sexual services". 15% for the beaches, 3% for the [street] food and 2% the temples. you really know your statistics where is your sources? 1
Popular Post Ben Zioner Posted August 2, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 2, 2024 32 minutes ago, Hummin said: you really know your statistics where is your sources? When they reached the 80% they nicknamed it Bangkok. 3
hotchilli Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The Minister of Public Health (MOPH) plans to clean up traditional Thai massage shops after 75% were found to secretly offer sex services. The Health Minister, Somsak Thepsutin, stated he aims to clean up the seedy side of the industry and promote Thai massage as a soft power. It's what Thailand is famous for, and you want to "rub it out" ... they rub one out in the thousands every day. 1 1
hotchilli Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The minister stated that all massage parlours in Thailand must be free of sexual services. 1 1
hotchilli Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 11 hours ago, proton said: I do wish they would drop this soft power nonsense, it's totally meaningless Rather worrisome if it happens in a massage shop. 2
Popular Post hotchilli Posted August 2, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 2, 2024 8 hours ago, motdaeng said: wouldn't it make more sense to clean up first the corruption among the criminals within the own government? More chance of cleaning up the massage shops. 2 1
stoner Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 8 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: for the [street] food and 1% the temples. excess temple visits :)
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Popular Post CanadaSam Posted August 2, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 2, 2024 So the gov't now wants to stop what's happening in private, hidden from the public, inside massage parlours? No problem about the girls hanging around the streets in full view of families/children? What's next, cameras inside hotel rooms to ensure tourists are not bringing paid girls to their rooms? 2 1 1
eddie61 Posted August 2, 2024 Posted August 2, 2024 I’m sure all the talented masseuses will give him a hand…. 1
OneMoreFarang Posted August 3, 2024 Posted August 3, 2024 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The Minister of Public Health (MOPH) plans to clean up traditional Thai massage shops after 75% were found to secretly offer sex services. [...] The Director of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Taweesin Visanuyothin, reported that only 25% of massage parlours in Thailand operate legally, while the remaining 75% illegally offer sexual services 75% secret service 25% traditional service only So where are the shops which prominently offer sex services without any secret? Another 200%? 1
PETERTHEEATER Posted August 3, 2024 Posted August 3, 2024 I should be interested to know details of the MOPH's plan for cleaning up so many massage establishments within two months. How will success be determined? How will they be monitored thereafter?
Suua Posted August 3, 2024 Posted August 3, 2024 14 hours ago, Middle Aged Grouch said: What ? sex in the "health family oriented" massage parlours of Thailand ? Oh c'mon surely a misunderstanding... In fact the other day the xx firm home delivery service lady, offered to "help me relax" if I wished with a big smile. A lovely new concept of COD apparently ? Brilliant!
sammieuk1 Posted August 3, 2024 Posted August 3, 2024 Looks like it could all MOPH into unhappy endings with the phrase "I want my money back" trending 🤔 1
Popular Post movsrus Posted August 3, 2024 Popular Post Posted August 3, 2024 Seems a contradiction where Srettha says he is going to legalize prostitution ( because we all know the short time women will certainly file taxes), recriminalize ganja, and now will clean up the nasty massage parlours to get rid of the unseemly "happy endings ". Thai politicians operate in a different reality. 3
Denim Posted August 3, 2024 Posted August 3, 2024 15 hours ago, CharlieKo said: I think the use of the word to rub out, is unfortunate. That is on the menu in some establishments! Not to mention : 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: he aims to clean up the seedy side Well....somebody has to. 2
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