PATTAYA — Immigration police raided a luxury pool villa in central Pattaya late Tuesday night, arresting a Chinese criminal organization that was operating live-streamed sexual performances on Chinese platforms.
The operation, led by Immigration Division 3 officers and the Eastern Investigation team under Deputy Superintendent Pol. Lt. Col. Ithithon Prasertsak, targeted a group led by a Chinese national known as “Ahong” and his associates. The suspects had been charging viewers to watch live sexual performances and take control of the shows through online commands.
Following extensive surveillance and investigation, authorities identified the group’s base of operations and moved in to make the arrests at the upscale Pattaya property. Police seized various items including sex toys, condoms, and professional broadcasting equipment such as mobile phone cameras and livestreaming lights.
The suspects face three serious charges related to obscene material and prostitution: trading in obscene advertisements and materials, distributing and publicly displaying such content, and importing obscene computer data accessible to the general public. They have been transferred to Pattaya City Police Station for legal proceedings.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Chairit stated that the operation was carried out under direct orders from the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police and the Immigration Bureau Commissioner, emphasizing the government’s priority to crack down on transnational crime.
“This is part of our urgent policy to prevent and suppress foreigners who commit crimes that threaten public peace and national security,” he said. “The actions of this group represent a blatant violation of Thai law and damage Thailand’s international reputation – something Immigration Police cannot tolerate.”
The general added that strict enforcement of both the Criminal Code and Immigration Act would continue to preserve the country’s image and maintain public confidence in law enforcement efforts against foreign criminal activities.
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