4 minutes ago, terryofcrete said:

Do they realise that the  tourist numbers would be decimated if there was “really” no prostitution in Thailand. 

 do you realize that they have no intention on cracking down on local prostitution?

11 minutes ago, madone said:

 do you realize that they have no intention on cracking down on local prostitution?

Local prostitution,  if conducted "non-promiscuously" (i.e. discreetly) is regulated under various pieces of legislation, so operates within the law.  This article is about arresting prostitutes for openly and "promiscuously", soliciting their services, which is illegal for both Thais and foreigners.

2 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Local prostitution,  if conducted "non-promiscuously" (i.e. discreetly) is regulated under various pieces of legislation, so operates within the law.  This article is about arresting prostitutes for openly and "promiscuously", soliciting their services, which is illegal for both Thais and foreigners.

Yet oddly, no Thais were arrested.

 

Edit: oops I see a single Thai got popped, seems like a realistic distribution

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

suspicion of engaging in prostitution

For suspicion police could add the Thermae Bar located in the basement and entrance of the Ruamchit Plaza Hotel to its inspections.

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

"...cleanse tourist-frequented areas of illicit activities that harm the country's reputation..."

You cannot be serious!!!

This is the VERY reputation tourists come to Thailand for...🤣

I don't know the exact numbers, but the vast majority of lonely male "tourists" come to Thailand for the huge amount of beautiful and young prostitutes at very affordable rates who can even eventually become their companions or wives. I myself had this exceptional experience!
These "sex tourists" spend a lot more money in Thailand than family tourists, and I'm not surprised that the government has created new visas that allow for longer stays for foreigners. Obviously, not to mention prostitution which brings a lot of foreign currency into Thailand's coffers while remaining a taboo.

8 minutes ago, Udom said:

You cannot be serious!!!

This is the VERY reputation tourists come to Thailand for...🤣

 

 

speak for yourself mate.
 

6 minutes ago, madone said:

 

 

speak for yourself mate.
 

And for the others that agreed in the comments above...
Maybe YOU should speak for yourself

Pretending that Thailand does not have a reputation of beautiful and cheap girls is nonsensical...

But the apologetics always have to talk for the sake of it...

14 minutes ago, Look Chang said:

I don't know the exact numbers, but the vast majority of lonely male "tourists" come to Thailand for the huge amount of beautiful and young prostitutes at very affordable rates who can even eventually become their companions or wives. I myself had this exceptional experience!
These "sex tourists" spend a lot more money in Thailand than family tourists, and I'm not surprised that the government has created new visas that allow for longer stays for foreigners. Obviously, not to mention prostitution which brings a lot of foreign currency into Thailand's coffers while remaining a taboo.

Finally someone who speaks the truth without shame...

Well said...

7 minutes ago, Udom said:

And for the others that agreed in the comments above...
Maybe YOU should speak for yourself

Pretending that Thailand does not have a reputation of beautiful and cheap girls is nonsensical...

But the apologetics always have to talk for the sake of it...

 

I thought they were all Cashiers, 

2 hours ago, Xonax said:

The whole lower Sukhumvit area has slowly but steadily been transformed into one huge brothel with streetwalkers everywhere!

Where there 35+ years ago already

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The women, including nine Vietnamese, four Tanzanians, one Kenyan, and one Thai national, are currently facing charges of causing a public nuisance. This legal action stems from ongoing efforts to address issues surrounding prostitution and to mitigate its associated societal impacts.

Impacts on Thai workers... what's wrong with allowing some choice for the public ?

ONE thai prostitute? Are the policemen blind. I guarantee I can find 50 thai hookers in half hour blindfolded

3 hours ago, Halnodeya said:

Getting rid of the non Thai girls is a good thing. Ok, getting rid of the non Asian girls is a good thing. If I can't drive a tuk tuk in Thailand then these non Asian money makers shouldn't be allowed to apply their trade as well.

No, no, no. Diversity should be encouraged. Foreigners are NOT scary! 

Looks like they are making room for local girls!

19 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Yeah, real crime...... They need to lock up Bob. 

 

He's always causing a public nuisance. 

 

 

I have it on good authority he's not an Aussie. Nice pants but.

3 hours ago, lou norman said:

Sounds like the setup for a great new reality tv show. How about "Handcuffs & High Heels"

 

I understand that's one of the services on offer 🙄😎

They arrested a Thai prostitute too? Did the police mistake her for a foreigner? 

20 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

It seems like a near criminal act for the police to remove Vietnamese women from the streets of Bangkok, if anything they're a huge asset, one I have not had the pleasure of seeing yet. 

 

Perhaps the police can focus some of their energy on real crime? 

Well you can not miss the Kenyan’s or Nigerians for sure. You have to step onto the road to get passed their huge fat asse’s 🤷🏼

4 hours ago, Srikcir said:

For suspicion police could add the Thermae Bar located in the basement and entrance of the Ruamchit Plaza Hotel to its inspections.

There's nothing illegal about customers hooking up with a lady in a bar.

6 hours ago, ignore it said:

Related news clip.

 

Nana hotel announces available parking spaces free to guests.

There have always been free parking spaces at the Nana hotel for paying guests.

I don't think this applies to the short time rooms marketed as Cupid's.

4 hours ago, Look Chang said:

I don't know the exact numbers, but the vast majority of lonely male "tourists" come to Thailand for the huge amount of beautiful and young prostitutes at very affordable rates who can even eventually become their companions or wives. I myself had this exceptional experience!
These "sex tourists" spend a lot more money in Thailand than family tourists, and I'm not surprised that the government has created new visas that allow for longer stays for foreigners. Obviously, not to mention prostitution which brings a lot of foreign currency into Thailand's coffers while remaining a taboo.

Perhaps the Special Happy Affluent Guest visa may be attractive.

Simply apply for the S.H.A.G. visa and your good to go.

5 hours ago, madone said:

 do you realize that they have no intention on cracking down on local prostitution?

Yes….i check every time to make sure that it’s still alive and well ….

8 hours ago, wensiensheng said:

Hmm, why those 15 and not the other 5,000?

50,000

Selling pussy has been going on for 1000sof years not much chance of change of the same old business

3 hours ago, Reddavy said:

Well you can not miss the Kenyan’s or Nigerians for sure. You have to step onto the road to get passed their huge fat asse’s 🤷🏼

I always wondered what the attraction was. 

10 hours ago, Nickcage49 said:

Prostitution in Thailand? Oh no! Say it aint so!

 

The only reason they busted these girls is because they are from foreign countries. 

 

Gotta protect the homies! 

 

 

I'm still trying to figure out how, in the heart of Bangkok, they managed to arrest ONE Thai! 

 

Surely that must have been a case of mistaken identity, thought she was Vietnamese or Burmese, but turned out to actually be Thai!   😄

 

 

Ah if you work in bar that is legal.No foreign street worker allowed.Do I get the picture?Who owns Most bars?Why many street workers?What a big joke.

9 hours ago, Humpy said:

   ''Crackdown'' !! Who writes these headings ?!!

A 'Crack Head' 😎🤷‍♂️