On Monday Night, District Officials, assisted by the Thai Army and local Police, continued to visit Bars and other entertainment venues in the Pattaya area in search of those engaging in Prostitution and venues which engage in Human Trafficking.
Officers began the night at the Heaven Gentleman’s Lounge in Soi Kasetsin 11 off the Pratamnuk Road in South Pattaya following information regarding possible illegal activities which were taking place at the venue.
The raid took place just before 7pm and over 50 officers entered the Lounge, which is a converted 2-storey luxury home with swimming pool. There were more than 100 patrons inside, both Thai and Foreign, who were split-up while officers conducted ID checks.
On the 2nd floor a total of 5 rooms were checked and a bag containing used condoms were found. Khun Panatda aged 36 is the Manager of the venue who revealed that the venue opens between 5pm and midnight and is a venue where women can meet men.
She stressed that the venue does not encourage any forms of prostitution and the rooms on the second floor are occupied by staff members and are not used for any other purpose.
Licensing irregularities were found and patrons under the age of 20 were inside the venue. No evidence of Prostitution or Human Trafficking was found but the venue is expected to receive a 30 day closure order according to officials who conducted the raid.
Later in the night the same group of officers raided 17 bars in the South Naklua area, their second visit in as many days. On this occasion 3 bars were found to be unlicensed and further investigations will take place on an apartment block which reportedly offers hourly room rentals for 50 Baht. Once again no direct evidence of prostitution or human trafficking was found. The raids are expected to continue over the coming weeks.
On Monday Night, District Officials, assisted by the Thai Army and local Police, continued to visit Bars and other entertainment venues in the Pattaya area in search of those engaging in Prostitution and venues which engage in Human Trafficking.Officers began the night at the Heaven Gentleman’s Lounge in Soi Kasetsin 11 off the Pratamnuk Road in South Pattaya following information regarding possible illegal activities which were taking place at the venue.The raid took place just before 7pm and over 50 officers entered the Lounge, which is a converted 2-storey luxury home with swimming pool. There were more than 100 patrons inside, both Thai and Foreign, who were split-up while officers conducted ID checks.On the 2nd floor a total of 5 rooms were checked and a bag containing used condoms were found. Khun Panatda aged 36 is the Manager of the venue who revealed that the venue opens between 5pm and midnight and is a venue where women can meet men.She stressed that the venue does not encourage any forms of prostitution and the rooms on the second floor are occupied by staff members and are not used for any other purpose.Licensing irregularities were found and patrons under the age of 20 were inside the venue. No evidence of Prostitution or Human Trafficking was found but the venue is expected to receive a 30 day closure order according to officials who conducted the raid.Later in the night the same group of officers raided 17 bars in the South Naklua area, their second visit in as many days. On this occasion 3 bars were found to be unlicensed and further investigations will take place on an apartment block which reportedly offers hourly room rentals for 50 Baht. Once again no direct evidence of prostitution or human trafficking was found. The raids are expected to continue over the coming weeks.
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