Immigration Police Raid Chinese Spa in Rayong Over Prostitution Services
Immigration police raided a Chinese spa in Rayong after undercover officers discovered it was operating illegal prostitution services, arresting eight foreign nationals and identifying two Vietnamese women at the scene.
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. The operation also targeted unauthorized foreign workers and nominee businesses operating unlawfully across the country.
Under the coordination of Pol. Maj. Gen. Songprod Sirisukha, Commander of Immigration Division 3, and his deputy Pol. Col. Chinawut Tangwonglert, a specialized task force led by Pol. Col. Suriya Phuangsombat raided the health spa in Moo 4, Mab Yang Phon Sub-district, Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province.
Following confidential informant tips that the establishment was offering illicit prostitution services exclusively to Chinese clients, undercover officers coordinated by Pol. Lt. Col. Pitipat Srithana-aphinan and Pol. Lt. Col. Jaturachok Phetkong conducted a sting operation. Upon entry, spa staff offered a body-to-body massage package including sexual services priced at 4,500 Baht for 50 minutes.
After an undercover officer was escorted to an upper service room where two Vietnamese women were preparing to provide the service, backup teams stormed the premises. The two-booth commercial building contained more than 10 individual service rooms on the second and third floors equipped with beds and service equipment. Officers seized condoms and lubricants as evidence.
Authorities arrested eight foreign suspects: two Chinese, four Myanmar, and two Vietnamese, facing charges under the Prostitution Prevention and Suppression Act and the Royal Decree on Managing the Work of Aliens. All female staff members were processed through the National Referral Mechanism to assess potential trafficking victims, though final assessments confirmed none met the criteria for human trafficking classification.
