RAYONG — 21 May 2026, Immigration authorities have raided a Chinese-operated health spa in Rayong province after undercover officers exposed an illicit prostitution services targeting foreign nationals behind the facade of a traditional massage business.
On Thursday, Pol. Col. Parinya Klinkesorn, Spokesperson of Immigration Division 3, revealed that following directives from national police chief, Pol. Gen. Kitrat Phanphet, to prevent and suppress transnational crime, illegal immigration, and the use of Thailand as a hub or transit point for illicit activities. Furthermore, it also targets unauthorized foreign workers and nominee businesses operating unlawfully across the country that adversely affect the livelihoods of citizens and national peace.
Under the directives of Commander of Immigration Division 3, Pol. Maj. Gen. Songprod Sirisukha, and his deputy, Pol. Col. Chinawut Tangwonglert coordinated, a specialized task force led by Pol. Col. Suriya Phuangsombat, Superintendent of Investigation, Immigration Division 3, raided a health spa located in Moo 4, Mab Yang Phon Sub-district, Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province.
Following tip-offs from confidential informants alleging that the health spa was operating a wellness spa as a front while covertly offering illicit prostitution services exclusively to Chinese patrons, a sting operation coordinated by Pol. Lt. Col. Pitipat Srithana-aphinan, deputy superintendent, and Pol. Lt. Col. Jaturachok Phetkong, inspector, along with investigators, gather incriminating evidence. Upon entry, spa employees approached and offered a body-to-body massage package that included sexual services. The illicit package was priced at 4,500 Baht for a 50-minute session.
Pol. Col. Parinya stated that on Wednesday, Pol. Lt. Col. Pitipat sent an undercover officer to an upper-level service room where two Vietnamese women prepared to fulfill the service indicative of prostitution, back-up teams received the signal to storm and secure the premises.
A thorough search of the two-booth commercial building revealed that the second and third floors had been modified into more than 10 individual service rooms equipped with beds and service equipment. Officers seized a quantity of condoms and lubricants as criminal evidence.
Authorities arrested a total of eight foreign suspects: two Chinese, four Myanmar, and two Vietnamese. The suspects face charges under both the Prostitution Prevention and Suppression Act and the Royal Decree on Managing the Work of Aliens. During the raid, all female staff members found inside the establishment were strictly processed through the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) to determine if any of the workers had been subjected to forced labor, coercion, or human trafficking networks. Final assessments confirmed that none of the individuals met the criteria to be classified as victims of human trafficking.
