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Authorities in Chonburi shut down an unlicensed massage shop in Bang Lamung district on 3 December 2025 following complaints from local residents. The operation was led by Pol Col Tienchai Lertmaneetaweesap, Superintendent of Investigation Division 1, Provincial Police Region 2, together with senior public health officer Jirasan Meeratthanawat. Officials found the business operating without the legally required licences and providing massage services to customers at the time of the raid.

 

The three-storey premises in Pong subdistrict had several massage beds and other equipment on the ground floor when officers arrived. Teams searched the upper floors, where two customers were found receiving treatment. One masseuse was actively providing a massage to an undercover Region 2 investigation officer who had posed as a customer to verify the complaint, prompting officials to halt all services immediately.

 

Authorities photographed the scene and seized relevant items, including massage oils, balms and equipment for use as evidence. The shop owner and staff were taken for questioning as part of the investigation. According to the owner, the business had recently been taken over from a previous operator and she claimed she did not know that a licence was required to run a massage or wellness establishment. She stated she would complete all legal requirements before reopening.

 

TMN reported that officials stressed that all massage shops and wellness businesses must comply with licensing regulations, both for the establishment itself and for massage staff, who must hold recognised training certificates. They warned that violations will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law without exception.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Police and Chonburi public health officials raided an unlicensed massage shop in Bang Lamung after public complaints.

• Officers found services in progress, including one delivered to an undercover investigator and seized equipment as evidence.

• Authorities reminded operators that massage establishments and staff must be fully licensed or face legal action.

 

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 Adapted by Asean Now from TMN 2025-12-05

 

 

 

Strange why they picked that one

Someone didnt get their envelope or refused to pay 

An unlicensed massage shop.

Crime in Pattaya reaches new heights 🙄

Senior officers...

Superintendent...

It's reassuring that the police are taking action with full force.😁

 

Authorities in Chonburi shut down an unlicensed massage shop in Bang Lamung district on 3 December 2025 following complaints from local residents. 

 

Same story every time. Who would complain about a massage shop. 

Pattaya has health officials?..... They would do well  to inspect a few eateries around the town

54 minutes ago, Bagwain said:

Authorities in Chonburi shut down an unlicensed massage shop in Bang Lamung district on 3 December 2025 following complaints from local residents. 

 

Same story every time. Who would complain about a massage shop. 

Concerned Citizens again, AKA,  Nosey Gits 

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Teams searched the upper floors, where two customers were found receiving treatment. One masseuse was actively providing a massage to an undercover Region 2 investigation officer who had posed as a customer to verify the complaint, prompting officials to halt all services immediately.

 

🤣

1 hour ago, Bagwain said:

Authorities in Chonburi shut down an unlicensed massage shop in Bang Lamung district on 3 December 2025 following complaints from local residents. 

 

Same story every time. Who would complain about a massage shop. 

Nearby Massage shops who had paid up on time.

4 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Strange why they picked that one

Following complaints! Perhaps another MP just down the street?

Oops, Mike is ahead of me!

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

One masseuse was actively providing a massage to an undercover Region 2 investigation officer who had posed as a customer to verify the complaint, 

Yea so they say  no happy ending for him then....

1 hour ago, Bagwain said:

Authorities in Chonburi shut down an unlicensed massage shop in Bang Lamung district on 3 December 2025 following complaints from local residents. 

 

Same story every time. Who would complain about a massage shop. 

Another licensed massage shop.....

Any of you watched The Wire?  Remember Jimmy McNulty getting his happy ending just as the police burst in?  

2 hours ago, Bagwain said:

Authorities in Chonburi shut down an unlicensed massage shop in Bang Lamung district on 3 December 2025 following complaints from local residents. 

 

Same story every time. Who would complain about a massage shop. 

The competition. 🙂

11 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

TMN reported that officials stressed that all massage shops and wellness businesses must comply with licensing regulations, both for the establishment itself and for massage staff, who must hold recognised training certificates.

 

🫢

29 minutes ago, yang123 said:

This crime  busting at it's best.

🫢

 

We can always count on the RTP to maintain law and order and keep society running smoothly. If they had let their shop continue to operate the very fabric of society could have come apart at the seams. 

 

Thank goodness for the heroes at the RTP, their only concern is maintaining the well-being of society. 

11 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

An unlicensed massage shop.

Crime in Pattaya reaches new heights 🙄

Senior officers...

Superintendent...

It's reassuring that the police are taking action with full force.😁

 

It's reassuring that the usual AN suspects are taking action to lamely mock the police for doing their jobs.

What does unlicenced mean exactly ?  The brown enveloppe never came over ? 

How much is a happy ending these days? I remember getting them for 300b a pop! 

12 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

We can always count on the RTP to maintain law and order and keep society running smoothly. If they had let their shop continue to operate the very fabric of society could have come apart at the seams. 

 

Thank goodness for the heroes at the RTP, their only concern is maintaining the well-being of society. 

Many of the MPs seem to be owned by the same outfit these days,  Risa, all much of a sameness. I do hope they aren't behind this.