Crime Khon Kaen 'Secret Club' Spa Exposed as Gay Brothel in Police Raid

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Picture via Facebook ศูนย์ข่าวทานตะวัน ขอนแก่น

 

Police in Khon Kaen have uncovered an illegal prostitution ring at the "Secret Club" spa, disguised as a health facility but offering sexual services to gay clients.

 

The establishment, situated in Phimanchon Village, targeted foreign nationals, mainly from the gay community, and had been in operation for about three months.

 

The raid followed a tip to the Khon Kaen Provincial Immigration Bureau, revealing that the spa was a cover for illicit activities rather than legitimate wellness services. During the operation, police discovered Laotian and Burmese nationals working as sex workers. Promotions for the clandestine services reportedly circulated on social media.

 

Pretending to be a patron, an undercover officer visited the spa where he was offered sexual services for 1,600 Thai baht. Upon confirming the illegal activities, the officer alerted a team of law enforcement waiting outside, who then raided the spa. Officers confronted clients, questioned them, and searched the premises, uncovering sex workers engaged with clients.

 

Video footage caught by Khon Kaen Weekly News shared on Facebook shows an officer addressing the gathered group, asserting control over the situation. Among those arrested were four Laotian males and one Burmese male, along with a 36-year-old Thai manager, Watchara Worraphon.

 

Picture via Facebook ศูนย์ข่าวทานตะวัน ขอนแก่น

 

One Laotian worker confessed to earning 1,000 baht per service, while the remaining 600 baht went to the spa's owner.

 

The five foreign sex workers are facing charges under Section 8 for lacking work permits, facing fines from 5,000 to 50,000 baht, deportation, and a two-year work permit ban.

 

The Burmese national is also to be charged for visa overstay. Meanwhile, the Thai manager, under Section 64, is charged with helping foreign nationals avoid arrest, with a potential five-year prison term and a 50,000 baht fine.

 

Authorities have not yet disclosed the identity of the spa owner as investigations continue.

 

The operation underscores ongoing efforts by police to clamp down on illegal activities disguised under legitimate businesses in Thailand.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-23

 

 

[ikke1959]

Prostitution is only allowed for Thais.. Now it are Laotion and Burmese and that is forbidden.. and the spa owner???? probably a public figure as his name is not named......only that of the manager.

 

And a lot of police for a few boys....

[JoePai]

The name :  Secret Club   🤣

[Oliver Holzerfilled]

What gave the coppers the first clue?  Were they playing Barry Manilow songs in the Spa reception area?

[Gottfrid]

Looking at the picture connected, it seems to be a 5 star club. 😂

[NickyLouie]

Bet the neighbors are glad those deviants are gone.