The Thai Police Deputy Spokesperson revealed that they are urgently coordinating with Hong Kong police to expand investigations into an international network that arranges for Thai women to engage in prostitution at hotels in the Tsim Sha Tsui area. Sixteen suspects have been arrested, including nine Thai women, with over HKD 13 million in cash seized.
Today (13 Oct 2026), Pol. Col. Song-ek Patcharawit, Deputy Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, disclosed details regarding the Hong Kong Police Force's arrest of a network involved in trafficking Thai women for prostitution in Hong Kong. Coordination with Hong Kong police has confirmed the network's activities, arrests made, and evidence collected during the operation.
The Hong Kong police reported that the network had clearly divided roles, including recruiting Thai women to travel to Hong Kong, contacting and scheduling clients, and collecting earnings from prostitution. The Telegram application was used to communicate with clients and arrange for Thai women to work in hotels in the Tsim Sha Tsui district. The location controlling and directing the network was based in the Tuen Mun area.
Subsequently, Hong Kong police conducted raids at the mentioned location, members' residences, and other related sites, arresting suspects and collecting evidence for prosecution. On 10 Oct 2026, authorities announced 16 arrests, including nine Thai women. They seized about HKD 13 million in cash, two vehicles, and froze approximately HKD 5.17 million in related bank accounts. Electronic communication records and financial transactions linked to the case were also discovered.
The Deputy Spokesperson of the Royal Thai Police added that the police will continue close coordination with Hong Kong authorities, focusing on investigating the roles of individuals within the network and financial flows connected to Thailand. This information will support further investigations to identify accomplices in Thailand and to prosecute offenders according to the law.
He also warned the public who intend to work abroad to carefully consider job offers, verify the credibility of employers and recruitment agencies, understand job details, wages, and contract terms clearly, and ensure proper visa and work permits according to the laws of the destination country or region. People should not be deceived by high-income offers on social media or by recruiters claiming that work can be done under tourist visa status. If deceived, restricted, forced to work, or exploited, individuals should immediately contact local authorities or the responsible Thai embassy or consulate for assistance.