Oh. But you left out the critical addendum and qualifiers.
[QUOTE=SubCmdr;3079851]Here you go!
[URL]https://legal.co.th/resources/thailand-criminal-law/criminal-jurisprudence-thailand/prostitution-legal-or-illegal-thailand/[/URL]
Now each and every [B]International Trick[/B] Thailand can make their own decisions as to how to conduct their affairs. But remember, [I]So and So said it was legal[/I] is not going to be allowed as a defense if a situation arises with you personally. Ignorance of the law will never be allowed as a defense.
[B]The Defense Rests![/B][/QUOTE]Let's quote his entire point:
[QUOTE]So the thing to take away from this video and to understand is Yes prostitution is illegal in Thailand but No in Thailand they are not going out of their way to regulate or in any way really scrutinize the goings-on of what happens between consenting adults behind closed doors; that is not the main thrust of law enforcement's endeavours here in Thailand. That being said, don't push it basically. I mean don't go making [b]internet websites[/b] dedicated to this illicit activity. [B]Again, what consenting adults do is one thing behind closed doors but again this sort of open and notorious side of things, that's where you can see some real problems and that is where I think the analysis at least in my mind that's where the analysis flows when I look at this article or when I was reading this article and that's why I decided to go ahead and make this video.[/b][/QUOTE]See, you omitted the critical part that the bust he was referring to was the closure of a Thai-based website [B]openly and shamelessly [/B], "open and notorious", as he puts it, advertising actual sex acts in exchange for money.
And to actually answer the very good question you were supposedly answering here about what the punishment is in Thailand for exchanging money for sex, prostitution, between consenting adults; the answer is none. In fact, Thailand goes so far in "not going out of their way to regulate or in any way really scrutinize the goings-on of what happens between consenting adults behind closed doors" they have not even created a law forbidding it, making it a crime or punishing anyone in any way for doing it as long as it occurs between consenting adults.
He should ask the Thai attorneys in his office if they think Smiling While Driving is illegal / NOT legal in Thailand. Applying their same definition if it regarding regulations and scrutinization of prostitution, they have no choice but to declare they think Smiling While Driving is illegal / NOT legal in Thailand either.
[B]Has the jury reached a verdict?
Yes, Your Honor. The jury finds the defendants Not Guilty due to lack of a crime cited by any of the authorities and witnesses or presented by the Prosecution.[/B]
Thai Gold 68550 Buy 68750
Sold some gold at 68,550.
[QUOTE=SubCmdr;2867032][B]I see gold as a store of value.[/B] I take 70000 THB and buy gold with it in Thailand. If times get hard I can sell that gold and (depending upon the price of gold at the time of sale) and get more or less 70000 THB back. No exchange rate issues.
I was on the street today and saw: Sell 32700 Buy 32600 a Bhat. That is a 100 THB spread between buying and selling. That is an immediate loss. But I cannot buy a shirt for 100 THB. Well that is a lie, I actually I could, just not one I would want to wear.[/QUOTE]Brief review of posts from others about gold will reveal some interesting comments. It will also become obvious why I don't take financial or legal advice from [B]International Tricks[/B].
There was no typo only a lack of understanding of how Thai Gold works in Thailand
[QUOTE=HSendatsu;3080422]Just saw that in the quoted comment there must be a typo. Otherwise you could just buy all the gold you can and immediately sell it turning a profit (100 baht per purchase).[/QUOTE]On 16/08/2569 in Pattaya, Thailand Gold was 68550 Buy 68750 Sell.
Wrote the following on 11/09/23:
[QUOTE=SubCmdr;286703][B]I see gold as a store of value.[/B] I take 70000 THB and buy gold with it in Thailand. If times get hard I can sell that gold and (depending upon the price of gold at the time of sale) and get more or less 70000 THB back. No exchange rate issues.
I was on the street today and saw: Sell 32700 Buy 32600 a Bhat. That is a 100 THB spread between buying and selling. That is an immediate loss. But I cannot buy a shirt for 100 THB. Well that is a lie, I actually I could, just not one I would want to wear.
I don't need luck. Like you said, I am smart. That means I am smart enough to understand how the gold system in Thailand works. Then use it for my purposes and goals. They may not be your purposes and goals. But that is ok.[/QUOTE]The gold shop is willing to buy from you at the buy price and sell to you at the sell price.
[B]I hope this helps[/B]
Prostitution in Thailand is as legal and illegal as drinking water through a straw
[QUOTE=Explorer8939;3080476]Yes, but is prostitution legal in Thailand?[/QUOTE]The discreet negotiation, agreement and exchange of money for sex between consenting adults is every bit as "illegal", "not legal" or a "crime" subject to arrest, indictment, trial, sentence and punishment by fine and / or imprisonment in Thailand as is drinking water through a straw.
Don't take my word for it. Anyone can read the Thai Penal Code and the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act of 1996 and it is guaranteed you will find exactly as many Citations, Sections and Plain Language statements explicitly forbidding and the stated punishment for the simple discreet agreement and act of prostitution between consenting adults as there are for drinking water through a straw.
There are also as many cases on the Thai ledgers of consenting adults being arrested, tried, convicted and sentenced for discreetly agreeing to and engaging in prostitution as there are for drinking water through a straw. That's a fact.
Scary, huh?
Not only that but all indications are we could find Thai attorneys who believe drinking water through a straw is "illegal" or "not legal" as well since, you know, there is no Plain Language statement in the Code or the Act that outright says drinking water through a straw is "legal" and the government has not "legalized" it for the purposes of permitting ads, issuing a business license to officially allow a commercial drinking water through a straw service and then to collect taxes on the transaction.
So that might be worth serious consideration, too.
Of course, as always, YMMV.
Example of Farang over reach and their endless thoughts of superiority
Thai minister rejects 'Israeli territory' claim during Phuket inspection.
[QUOTE]Thai officials inspecting the Chabad House in Patong, Phuket, were met with an unusual exchange on July 23 when a man allegedly claimed the premises were Israeli territory.
This is Thailand. Everyone on Thai soil must comply with Thai law. No one has the right to claim sovereignty over Thailand.[/QUOTE][URL]https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/chabad-house-phuket-inspection-israeli-territory-claim[/URL]
This is what happens when individuals think they know more than the Thai people that live and work here.
Ignorance of the Law is not a Defense!
[B]Thai Police Crackdown on Foreign Property[/B]
[URL]https://youtu.be/RnTpMZXaOdg[/URL]
This is an example of why I say Prostitution is not legal in Thailand. When the controlling legal authorities decide to look at an issue it is the totality of the circumstance that come into play. In the entire history of ISG no one has produced a legal opinion from a member of the Bar in Thailand that says Prostitution is Legal. But if you are using the color of law to avoid a specific prohibition in Thailand, then you subject yourself having a civil or criminal complain brought against you.
[URL]https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2026/08/16/campaign-against-foreign-owned-property-and-business-on-koh-samui-and-koh-phangan-now-targets-leases/[/URL]
The law is always selectively enforced!
[QUOTE=EihTooms;3081104][b]The laws and regulations regarding Thai nominees for foreign property or business ownership have been clear and on the books for a long, long time.[/b][/QUOTE]The laws that specifically describe behaviors relating to prostitution that make it illegal have been on the books for a long time. But they are selectively enforced as all laws are in all nations because law enforcement resources are limited.
I also appreciated the fact that you demonstrated how there is selective enforcement of the law. Unless you are trying to tell me that this is the first time in the history of ISG that someone has pointed out that laws are selectively enforced. Or is it that this the first time the laws referenced in the OPs comments are being broken in Thailand.
[QUOTE=EihTooms;3081104]This isn't a matter of Thai Police Officer Fred selectively enforcing a law that isn't in any Code or Act because someone failed to gift him with rice money last week or because it simply bugs him to see a farang business operating without a proper Thai nominee involved.[/QUOTE]So, what exactly is your point? I already made mine. That is the totality of the circumstances determine selective enforcement of the law.
[QUOTE]As an example, he cited the recent assault of a Japanese national in Bangkok. Police arrested and prosecuted five Thai suspects involved in that case. His point was that police operations cut both ways. Foreigners breaking Thai laws face action, while foreign visitors also receive police protection.[/QUOTE]Those who break Thai Laws face actions. Prostitution is not legal in Thailand. In the history of ISG not a single individual has produced a statement from a member of the bar in Thailand that will say [I]Prostitution is legal[/I] in Thailand. That is and always will remain a fact.
I would like to make an additional point!
[QUOTE=SubCmdr;3081054][B]Thai Police Crackdown on Foreign Property[/B]
[URL]https://youtu.be/RnTpMZXaOdg[/URL]
This is an example of why I say Prostitution is not legal in Thailand. When the controlling legal authorities decide to look at an issue it is the totality of the circumstance that come into play. In the entire history of ISG no one has produced a legal opinion from a member of the Bar in Thailand that says Prostitution is Legal. But if you are using the color of law to avoid a specific prohibition in Thailand, then you subject yourself having a civil or criminal complain brought against you.
[URL]https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2026/08/16/campaign-against-foreign-owned-property-and-business-on-koh-samui-and-koh-phangan-now-targets-leases/[/URL][/QUOTE]I would like to add an additional point (and encourage everyone to read the article for themselves) found in the article.
[QUOTE]On another front, police are examining the advisers behind suspect company structures. Pol Gen Samran said enforcement would cover those assisting, advising or supporting offenders. That includes law firms and accounting businesses where evidence establishes involvement. The investigation consequently extends beyond foreign investors and their Thai shareholders.[/QUOTE]In other words the law will hold you accountable and those who gave you advice. If you get bad advice, that will not be a defense on your behalf.
Ignorance of the law is not a defense. Relying on what so and so said about this law or that law is not a defense. Your only defense is to follow the law. Or choose advisors who know the law and give you good advice about it. I still have not found a member of the bar in Thailand that says [I]Prostitution is legal[/I] in Thailand. If the laws are so clear, why are so many people being investigated in the property cases? Clearly it seems the law is being enforced in a manner that is different how many people here in Thailand are interpreting it. If it is true in a case where the law is clear on the subject, wouldn't be possible for the same sort of enforcement actions to be taken when it comes to laws that are not so clear?
