Photographer arrested for obscene content on OnlyFans, earns over 2 million baht

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Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

by Bright Choomanee 

 

A well-known photographer, 46 year old Thanakrit, was apprehended by the Metropolitan Investigation Bureau for distributing obscene images and videos of models on the subscription platform OnlyFans, reportedly earning over 2 million baht (US$57,590). The photographer, known by the nickname Ohm, has previously faced charges of obscenity.

 

The arrest followed a complaint from a model, who alleged that the photographer had coerced her into participating and later discovered her images online.

 

Yesterday, January 11, senior officials, including Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, oversaw the operation. The arrest took place at Thanakrit’s residence in a notable village on Ekkachai Road, Bang Bon district, Bangkok.

 

The accused was charged under Section 287 of the Criminal Code, which penalises those who produce, distribute, or display obscene materials. Further charges under the Computer Crime Act of 2007 were also levied.

Thanakrit’s home doubled as a photography studio, where he allegedly captured and distributed lascivious content. Upon searching the premises with a court warrant from the Thonburi Criminal Court, police found evidence, including a Samsung smartphone and computer equipment.

 

The devices contained numerous obscene images, some linked to his OnlyFans account, accessible to subscribers for a fee.

 

Upon interrogation, Thanakrit admitted to operating on OnlyFans for approximately three years, generating significant income. The police have detained him for further legal proceedings at Bang Bon police station.

 

Police Major General Theeradej Thamsutee, Head of the Investigation Bureau, urged caution among models and modelling agencies. He advised thorough discussions regarding contracts and shooting details, recommending bringing a companion to shoots to ensure safety, reported KhaoSod.

 

He warned against trusting photographers without adequate verification, stressing the importance of safeguarding one’s future over financial incentives.

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

In related news, Thai police arrested a 46 year old prominent photographer for selling explicit images of models on VK and OnlyFans, earning him hundreds of thousands of baht monthly. He was previously arrested in 2020 for lewd acts involving victims.

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2025-01-13

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

It has to be the ultimate hypocrisy that Thailand penalises pornography while it has a massive P4P industry.

[kingstonkid]

The challenge is tht so many girls want to be famous and make money with their bodies as either Pretties, bar girls or models that they will do anything.

 

Personally I think if a person wants t do a page to make money then it is a good thing.  let them do it as long as they are respetful and don't film outside in the parks or public beaches.

 

Thai governemtn can not tax this so they want to outlaw it.  This is too bad but again we hae to treat the people of Thailand like little children and protect them as such.  

 

 

[newbee2022]

11 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

Thai governemtn can not tax this so they want to outlaw it

Really. Laughable I think🤗. That's not the reason. RTP is just exercise the present law.

[newbee2022]

13 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

treat the people of Thailand like little children

And you feel like a superior because you don't understand Thai culture and attitudes.😵‍💫

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

It has to be the ultimate hypocrisy that Thailand penalises pornography while it has a massive P4P industry.

Thailand does seem to work in reverse sometimes.

[Wrwest]

6 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

It has to be the ultimate hypocrisy that Thailand penalises pornography while it has a massive P4P industry.

After being in Thailand for a few months, I had wondered if the anti-porn, sex toy laws/regulations were not to protect P2P.

[NativeBob]

Thailand is leading OF maybe just tailing after US and Poland. 

If Prague is world capitol of p0rn, than TH is the leader of webcam performers. 

Good they make hefty sums of money

[Nick Carter icp]

8 minutes ago, NativeBob said:

Thailand is leading OF maybe just tailing after US and Poland. 

If Prague is world capitol of p0rn, than TH is the leader of webcam performers. 

Good they make hefty sums of money

 

   Where did you get that info from , about Thais being the leader of webcam performers ?

[Dave0206]

Doesn't it read like he has duped the girls with god knows what promises and rather than our perceived idea of only fans income going to models he is pocketing the money or am I miss reading?

[ronster]

Do they need help studying the evidence ? 🤔

[Watawattana]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

The photographer, known by the nickname Ohm, has previously faced charges of obscenity.

 

With a name like that, shouldn't he also be charged with resisting arrest?  

 

Apologies to any non-electricians here...

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohm

[DarthChuckler]

4 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

The challenge is tht so many girls want to be famous and make money with their bodies as either Pretties, bar girls or models that they will do anything.

 

Personally I think if a person wants t do a page to make money then it is a good thing.  let them do it as long as they are respetful and don't film outside in the parks or public beaches.

 

Thai governemtn can not tax this so they want to outlaw it.  This is too bad but again we hae to treat the people of Thailand like little children and protect them as such.  

 

 

More money and no STD from only fans. So better for girls then bar work. Of course men want them at bars instead.

[JemJem]

Holy gee. Just look at the amounts of money mentioned in the original post. Sex really DOES sell 🙂 And, in this case, it is not even necessarily sex itself, but X and R rated stuff 🙂

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

It has to be the ultimate hypocrisy that Thailand penalises pornography while it has a massive P4P industry.

Yeah, I made the same comment in another thread.

I wonder if it's because the authorities are not getting revenue from this online stuff. 

 

[Srikcir]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

distributing obscene images and videos of models on the subscription platform OnlyFans

 

12 hours ago, webfact said:

The accused was charged under Section 287 of the Criminal Code, which penalises those who produce, distribute, or display obscene materials.

"INDECENCY ON THE INTERNET AS A CHALLENGE TO THAI LAW," by Alexander Shytov

https://www.thailawforum.com/articles/indecency-challenge-thailaw.html

• "According to Section 287 of Thai Penal Code “Whoever (1) for the purpose of trade of trade or by trade, for public distribution or exhibition"
• "carries on trade, or takes part or participates in the trade concerning the aforesaid obscene material or thing, distributes or exhibits to the public" (my bold emphasis)

Whereas "OnlyFans is the 18 + subscription platform (for a fee) empowering creators to own their full potential, monetize their content, and develop authentic connections with their fans (Only Fans, get it?)."

13 hours ago, webfact said:

apprehended by the Metropolitan Investigation Bureau for distributing obscene images and videos of models on the subscription platform OnlyFans

How is the public damaged by a private subscription only platform? It isn't in the subject case.

13 hours ago, webfact said:

The arrest followed a complaint from a model, who alleged that the photographer had coerced her into participating and later discovered her images online.

 

That's a civil case. Police are to enforce criminal laws following the Penal Code. Allegation is irrelevant to law enforcement and arrest. Was the model held against her permission, raped, threatened with violence, etc. that are aspects of criminal acts? No evidence or allegations were produced.

 

[Justanotherone]

nice job, to surf  OF as a job