A late-night police operation in Bangkok’s Ratchada area uncovered an illegal group sex party promoted and broadcast on social media, leading to the arrest of a 36-year-old man identified only as A. Officers entered a hotel room on December 9 after receiving a tip-off that illicit activities were being organised and filmed for online distribution.
Upon raiding the room, police found seven men who were unclothed and engaged in sexual activity. Authorities also discovered that the event was being recorded for the purpose of sharing the content on social media. Officers seized multiple items, including three mobile phones, 65 bottles of poppers, 13 condoms, three packs of Viagra, six tubes of lubricant, and 11 metal rings used for sexual purposes. All items were taken as evidence for the ongoing investigation.
The raid was the result of information provided by an informant who reported that A was operating a pornographic content group on the social media platform X. Investigators found that entry to the online group required a 449-baht membership fee. Promotional posts published on X also advertised in-person group sex events in Bangkok, charging attendees 289 baht per person. One of the recent meeting points for participants was the Lat Phrao MRT station, where individuals were directed to the event location.
After confirming that a party was underway at the Ratchada hotel, officers executed the raid. A admitted to organising the event, recording the activities, and uploading the content online to attract more participants to future gatherings. He was subsequently taken to Phahonyothin Police Station for further legal proceedings.
According to reports, A faces several charges related to obscenity and cybercrime. These include organising obscene acts for commercial benefit—even if participants consented—producing and distributing pornographic material, and uploading explicit content to publicly accessible online platforms, a violation of Thailand’s Computer Crime Act. Authorities emphasised that such activities are illegal regardless of whether all involved parties agree to participate.
Police are urging the public to report similar incidents as part of ongoing efforts to limit the spread of explicit and unlawful content on social media platforms. Officials have repeatedly warned that acts involving the commercialisation or online distribution of sexual content will be subject to strict legal action.
The Bangkok raid follows a similar case on Koh Pha Ngan, where a British tourist was arrested for allegedly conducting sex-themed yoga classes at a local restaurant. Attendees were reportedly charged a 400-baht fee. A search of the venue uncovered various materials, including class tickets, promotional flyers advertising Tantra massage for couples, a notebook titled “Tantra Yoga Sacred Sex,” and a billboard featuring the tourist’s photo and QR code. Authorities indicated that the case is part of a broader effort to enforce laws relating to public morality and commercialised sexual content.
Both incidents highlight Thailand’s growing crackdown on sexually explicit activities marketed online or conducted for commercial purposes. Officials say they will continue monitoring social media platforms and public tips to prevent similar illegal operations.
