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Chinese Spa Trafficking Ring Busted; 8 Detained

Chinese Spa Trafficking Ring Busted; 8 Detained

Khaosod•Society•2h ago

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Authorities raid a Chinese spa in Rayong, uncovering a sex trafficking operation hidden behind health massages and arresting eight individuals.

  • •An operation in Rayong province has dismantled a Chinese spa suspected of operating a sex trafficking ring under the guise of health massages.
  • •Eight individuals, including Chinese, Myanmar, and Vietnamese nationals, were arrested.
  • •The spa allegedly offered "body-to-body" massages with an additional service for sexual intercourse costing 4,500 baht for 50 minutes.

Overview

  • •On May 21, 2026, authorities launched an operation to raid a spa in the Mabyangporn sub-district, Pluak Daeng district, Rayong province.
  • •The raid was prompted by intelligence indicating a Chinese spa was operating under the guise of health massages to facilitate prostitution for Chinese clients.
  • •Investigators discovered that the spa offered special "body-to-body" massages with an additional service for sexual intercourse.
  • •The advertised price for the illicit service was 4,500 baht for 50 minutes.
  • •Two Vietnamese women were found prepared to offer services that fell under the category of prostitution.
  • •A search of two commercial buildings revealed that the second and third floors had been converted into over 10 service rooms equipped with beds and other necessary items.
  • •Evidence found included condoms and lubricants, which were seized.
  • •Eight individuals were arrested, including managers, client liaisons, and massage therapists of Chinese, Myanmar, and Vietnamese nationality, resulting in charges under prostitution, immigration, and foreign worker management laws. All female staff were processed for human trafficking victim screening, and none were found to be victims.

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Key Entities

Person

Pol. Maj. Gen. Songprodet Sirisukha(พล.ต.ต.ทรงโปรด สิริสุขะ)
Commander of Immigration Bureau Division 3 (Immigration 3) who ordered the operation.
Col. Chinnawut Tangwonglert(พ.ต.อ.ชินวุฒิ ตั้งวงษ์เลิศ)
Deputy Commander of Immigration Bureau Division 3 (Immigration 3) who ordered the operation.
Col. Suriya Puangsomboon(พ.ต.อ.สุริยะ พ่วงสมบัติ)
Superintendent of the Investigation Division, Immigration Bureau Division 3 (Immigration 3) who was assigned to the operation.
Pol. Lt. Col. Pitipath Srithanaapinun(พ.ต.ท.ปิติพัฒน์ ศรีธนาอภินันท์)
Deputy Superintendent of the Investigation Division, Immigration Bureau Division 3 (Immigration 3) involved in the operation.
Pol. Lt. Col. Jaturachok Phetkhong(พ.ต.ท.จตุรโชค เพชรคง)
Investigator, Immigration Bureau Division 3 (Immigration 3) involved in the operation.

Organization

Immigration Bureau Division 3 (Immigration 3)(บก.ตม.3)
The immigration enforcement unit responsible for the operation in Rayong province.

Place

Rayong Province(จ.ระยอง)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where the spa was located and the operation took place.
Pluak Daeng District(อ.ปลวกแดง)ℹ️
The district within Rayong Province where the spa was located.
Mabyangporn Sub-district(ต.มาบยางพร)
The sub-district within Pluak Daeng District where the spa was located.

Law

The Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act, B.E. 1996 (1996)(พระราชบัญญัติป้องกันและปราบปรามการค้าประเวณี พ.ศ.1996)
The Thai legislation under which the spa operators and staff were charged.
The Immigration Act, B.E. 1979 (1979)(พระราชบัญญัติคนเข้าเมือง พ.ศ.1979)
The Thai legislation under which foreign nationals involved in the operation were charged.
The Royal Decree on the Management of Foreign Workers' Employment, B.E. 2017 (2017)(พระราชกำหนดการบริหารจัดการการทำงานของคนต่างด้าว พ.ศ.2017)
The Thai legislation under which foreign workers involved in the operation were charged.