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Authorities and residents in Pattaya, have raised concerns after mysterious QR code stickers were spotted across the city. The codes were found on lampposts, public signs and building walls, particularly in busy tourist areas frequented by both Thai and international visitors.

 

Initial investigations indicate that the QR codes direct users to online groups sharing inappropriate content, sex aids and promoting other illegal products. Such activity may violate the Computer Crime Act and other laws relating to the public dissemination of obscene materials.

 

Officials have been urged to investigate the matter promptly, and authorities advise the public against scanning QR codes from unknown or suspicious sources. This is intended to prevent exposure to illegal content or online scams.

 

Experts note that similar online schemes have been used in other cities to exploit users and facilitate illegal trade. Digital safety specialists recommend increased public awareness campaigns and stricter monitoring of public spaces.

 

Local authorities are expected to remove the QR code stickers and launch public warnings. Residents and business owners continue to monitor the situation while seeking assurances that tourism safety measures will be reinforced.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• QR code stickers linking to illegal content have been found in Pattaya’s public areas.

• The activity may violate the Computer Crime Act and laws on obscene materials.

• Authorities and residents urge the public not to scan suspicious QR codes.

 

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  Adapted  by  Asean  Now from SiamChon 2025-11-09

 

 

 

 

Wasn't there some Russian guy arrested recently found to be putting up stockers on lampposts and walls  containing QR codes that sent people to online porn?

Hardly "mysterious", the name and nature of the website is clearly stated on the sticker.

There is a vegetarian burger place in Chiang Rai and the owner's boyfriend did exactly the same thing promoting it.

 

It achieved exactly the opposite.  People were outraged at the street furniture being defaced and boycotted the place.

 

 

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Initial investigations indicate that the QR codes direct users to online groups sharing inappropriate content, sex aids (...)

 

What are they thinking? Sex aids, or toys?? After all, Thailand's morality is still anchored in the 50s (the 1850s that is)... 😆 

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Wasn't there some Russian guy arrested recently found to be putting up stockers on lampposts and walls  containing QR codes that sent people to online porn?

No... it was for illicit drugs sales as i recall. But the man was only arrested for putting up the posters with the codes. They did not have proof he was actually selling anything. Only working for someone and getting paid 1$ per poster. 

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Wasn't there some Russian guy arrested recently found to be putting up stockers on lampposts and walls  containing QR codes that sent people to online porn?

 

Anyone else love their fleshlight as much as I do ?

I think the QR codes will tell you about a secret place where you can find hookers in Pattaya..

KWYSF - Know What You're Scanning Fool

Snow Crash

 

2 hours ago, redwood1 said:

I think the QR codes will tell you about a secret place where you can find hookers in Pattaya..

Really? Ive been trying to get that secret information for years

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

mysterious QR code stickers

It says "X-Rated Fun" - where's the mystery?

 

The other ads would suggest Pattaya's full of s**t

 

In the UK there have been similar postings of QR codes.  One story I read was at car parks, where the users scanned the code, paid their parking fees into a scam account then got fined for not paying for parking.  Classic.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr430eee2w5o

5 hours ago, redwood1 said:

I think the QR codes will tell you about a secret place where you can find hookers in Pattaya..

And did you?

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6 hours ago, blaze master said:

Anyone else love their fleshlight as much as I do ?

You been loving my fleshlight? I'm going to need to wash it.

4 hours ago, gargamon said:

You been loving my fleshlight? I'm going to need to wash it.

 

Sounds like a good idea. 

13 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Wasn't there some Russian guy arrested recently found to be putting up stockers on lampposts and walls  containing QR codes that sent people to online porn?

Actually selling drugs!

15 hours ago, Watawattana said:

In the UK there have been similar postings of QR codes.  One story I read was at car parks, where the users scanned the code, paid their parking fees into a scam account then got fined for not paying for parking.  Classic.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr430eee2w5o

 

Also sell drugs this way in the UK nowadays, QR stickers on lamp posts and at bus stops. 

8 hours ago, norsurin said:

Actually selling drugs!

Yes, someone else corrected me. I don't suppose one can scan a code and determine where it is trying to send you without actually doing so?

Hookers and Pot in Pattaya Shocker 

I find that cleaning lady extremely offensive

On 11/9/2025 at 6:11 AM, jacko45k said:

Wasn't there some Russian guy arrested recently found to be putting up stockers on lampposts and walls  containing QR codes that sent people to online porn?

Yes but it was drugs supposedly and the poor man said he was getting one dollar for ever sticker, sounds like you may be compromised by uploading the bar code, time to clear the Russians and their associates out of dodge no more 60 days for Russians make it hard for them to come here, but Mr Plod might disagree 

18 hours ago, Will Iam Not said:

And did you?

Your answer is incorrect. Apparently, he did not try it, as he clearly states, ‘I think.’

On 11/9/2025 at 6:11 AM, jacko45k said:

Wasn't there some Russian guy arrested recently found to be putting up stockers on lampposts and walls  containing QR codes that sent people to online porn?

I think that was in Phuket, seems these scams are now going in a new direction... stickers for the suckers.

On 11/9/2025 at 6:11 AM, jacko45k said:

Wasn't there some Russian guy arrested recently found to be putting up stockers on lampposts and walls  containing QR codes that sent people to online porn?

I think that was for drugs..

22 hours ago, Yagoda said:

On 11/9/2025 at 8:47 AM, redwood1 said:

I think the QR codes will tell you about a secret place where you can find hookers in Pattaya..

Really? Ive been trying to get that secret information for years

We all know there is no prostitutions in Pattaya, stop looking .... 

On 11/9/2025 at 8:47 AM, redwood1 said:

I think the QR codes will tell you about a secret place where you can find hookers in Pattaya..

My wife and unborn child holidaying in family friendly Pattaya are shocked

6 hours ago, lamyai3 said:

 

Also sell drugs this way in the UK nowadays, QR stickers on lamp posts and at bus stops. 

 

I've seen one of those in Bangkok - it was very clearly labeled as offering meth and other narcotics, though of course who knows where the QR code actually led...

23 minutes ago, brian69 said:

We all know there is no prostitutions in Pattaya, stop looking .... 

I was going to hit every QR I see