Police Raid Soi Nana, Arrest Foreign Women for Suspected Prostitution

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Pictures courtesy of Daily News

 

Thai police launched a nighttime operation in Soi Nana, part of Bangkok's bustling Sukhumvit area, leading to the arrest of 13 foreign women suspected of engaging in sex work.

 

The operation, which took place on 13th March under the direction of Police Major General Siam Boonsom and other senior officers, targeted illegal solicitations following reports of suspicious activities in the locality.

 

Officers from the Lumpini police station, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, swept the area.

 

Among the detainees were women from Tanzania, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. They were apprehended on charges linked to public nuisance and suspected involvement in prostitution, a breach of local laws intended to curb such practices in public areas.

 

 

During the raid, the authorities also identified 10 individuals begging on the streets, comprising Thai nationals and Cambodians, some with children. They faced separate fines, while the children were put under protective care. These efforts form part of a broader initiative aimed at restoring public order and addressing concerns over illegal activities in one of Bangkok's busy nightlife districts.

 

The arrested women have been forwarded to the Lumpini police station for legal proceedings. This incident underscores ongoing challenges faced by local law enforcement in balancing tourist influx with crime prevention in popular areas like Sukhumvit, reportedn Daily News.

 

-- 2025-03-15

 

 

[BangkokReady]

So, they went into the prostitution place and searched for foreign women prostituting themselves, but ignored the Thai ones?  Is that right?

[ChipButty]

6 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

So, they went into the prostitution place and searched for foreign women prostituting themselves, but ignored the Thai ones?  Is that right?

Always been the same down there, 

[BangkokReady]

3 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

Always been the same down there, 

 

So, they just pack the handful of foreign women into their van, then look out over the throngs of Thai prostitutes and ladyboys and say, "Right, that's all the prostitution here dealt with."?

[roo860]

18 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

Always been the same down there, 

Was alot of black women, with them huge backsides 

[Sierra Tango]

And what will become of these poor young ladies down at Lumpini lock up? No doubt after beeing fleeced of any cash they may have, there will be several of these senior police officer's batons to be polished.

[bendejo]

Alleged prostitution in Nana?  What is this world coming to?

Oops, bad choice of words.

 

[proton]

Foreign devils damaging the reputation of a family oriented area, deport these evil women to Pattaya.😄

[KhunBENQ]

1 hour ago, BangkokReady said:

So, they went into the prostitution place and searched for foreign women prostituting themselves, but ignored the Thai ones?  Is that right?

Yes sure.

A reserved job for Thais only

[Gottfrid]

2 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

So, they went into the prostitution place and searched for foreign women prostituting themselves, but ignored the Thai ones?  Is that right?

Yes, that is correctly understood. The thing is not that they will charge then for prostitution, as there is really no evidence. It´s much more easy to assume they are doing some kind of work without work permit. As you probably know, Thai´s do not need work permit to do work in their own country.

[JoePai]

Remember prostitution is a reserved Thai occupation   🤣   

[garygooner]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

reports of suspicious activities in the locality.

Nana ... never!! 

[Presnock]

2 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Always been the same down there, 

must fall under the Thai law about protecting the jobs of locals except the Thai ladies are not prostitutes I guess they are just hostesses in the bars and on the streets you know like the greeters at US walmart stores, welcoming all the customers.

[Thechook]

3 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

So, they went into the prostitution place and searched for foreign women prostituting themselves, but ignored the Thai ones?  Is that right?

They have been actively searching for a Thai prostitute for at least 15 years that I know of but can't find her.  You need a trained farang eye to spot one.

[petermik]

3 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

So, they went into the prostitution place and searched for foreign women prostituting themselves, but ignored the Thai ones?  Is that right?

 

3 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Always been the same down there, 

How many times has it been said....there are no Thai prostitutes

[Greenhill]

4 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

So, they went into the prostitution place and searched for foreign women prostituting themselves, but ignored the Thai ones?  Is that right?

Yes!  Thai's protecting their own.    They never like competition with anything!

[helloagain]

5 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

So, they went into the prostitution place and searched for foreign women prostituting themselves, but ignored the Thai ones?  Is that right?

Amazing thailand, so i guess that's official then, only thai nationals can be prostitutes. You just could not make it up.

[Genericnic]

5 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

So, they went into the prostitution place and searched for foreign women prostituting themselves, but ignored the Thai ones?  Is that right?

Maybe it is a reserved occupation only for Thais. 

[PomPolo]

About time they did something about it, was down there last week and the % foreign vs Thai street walkers is increasing and I didn't come to Thailand to ogle over big butted Nigerian birds or greedy Russians

[newbee2022]

Why only foreign women????

This is clearly discrimination.....🥺

[Liverpool Lou]

5 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

So, they just pack the handful of foreign women into their van, then look out over the throngs of Thai prostitutes and ladyboys and say, "Right, that's all the prostitution here dealt with."?

Being a Thai prostitute or an LB isn't an offence, soliciting is and I believe those black brasses make their soliciting glaringly obvious.

[black tabby12345]

A prostitute arrested in the middle of the Sex Trade Mecca of this kingdom?

 

Any soldiers @ war, charged with Murder/Property Destruction?

 

Most Non-sense bust in recent months...

[Jonathan Swift]

Someone must have already said this, but you can't be taking jobs away from those hard working Thai girls

[Jonathan Swift]

No doubt it's hard to get a work permit for that profession. 

[Jonathan Swift]

"public nuisance and suspected involvement in prostitution, a breach of local laws intended to curb such practices in public areas." So, a small "fine" and maybe a freebie and they're on their way. 

[soi3eddie]

4 hours ago, bendejo said:

Alleged prostitution in Nana?  What is this world coming to?

Oops, bad choice of words.

 

Yes, used the wrong word. Nothing "alleged" about it! 

[Jonathan Swift]

But aren't they good for tourism?

[Jonathan Swift]

5 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

So, they went into the prostitution place and searched for foreign women prostituting themselves, but ignored the Thai ones?  Is that right?

Because the foreigners are "taking jobs away from Thai girls". Not kidding, I bet that's the thinking. Can't say I blame them. So what are you saying? Do you not read the news? Thailand is cracking down on lawbreaking foreigners, which they're entitled to do, it's their country, it's none of our business. Why, are you considering a career move, maybe a little surgery? 

[Dan747]

Sounds like a "Protection Racket!"

[PETERTHEEATER]

5 hours ago, Sierra Tango said:

And what will become of these poor young ladies down at Lumpini lock up? No doubt after beeing fleeced of any cash they may have, there will be several of these senior police officer's batons to be polished.

Do I detect a euphemism in this post?😏