The Commander of Provincial Police Region 2 has ordered strict enforcement of 8 measures to crack down on illegal entertainment venues and vice dens, emphasizing that police officers must not accept any benefits. He reaffirmed the commitment to strictly and transparently enforce the law without exemption, whether the offenders are citizens or government officials.
Following the case in which Pol. Maj. Gen. Pee Suwanchavee, Deputy Minister of the Interior, led administrative officers and a special task force from Rayong province’s administrative sector to conduct "Operation Secret Room," inspecting four KTV establishments in Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province, as previously reported.
Regarding this matter, on 17 October 2026, Pol. Lt. Gen. Wasan Techakrakasem, Commander of Provincial Police Region 2, instructed all police officers under his command to elevate measures to inspect entertainment venues, similar establishments, and vice dens within their jurisdictions, emphasizing 8 key measures as follows.
1. Close supervision: Commanders at every level must strictly oversee officers' duties and coordinate continuously with administrative agencies and related units.
2. Strict inspection of entertainment venues: Verify licenses, operating hours, monitor underage patrons, and prevent prostitution and drug activities.
3. Promptly investigate all complaints: Upon receiving reports of violations, verify facts quickly and take appropriate action.
4. Police must not be involved in illegal benefits: Any negligence, disregard, or involvement will result in strict disciplinary and criminal proceedings under the law.
5. Intensify proactive investigations: Check suspicious individuals and vehicles within authority to prevent weapons, drugs, and illegal items.
6. Continuously monitor high-risk areas: Increase patrol forces to frequently inspect entertainment venues and crime-prone areas.
7. Open channels for public tips: Encourage public participation in reporting violations and preventing crime.
8. Commanders must rigorously follow up: Oversee, inspect, and continuously evaluate enforcement to prevent illegal vice dens within their jurisdictions.
Provincial Police Region 2 reaffirms its stance to strictly and transparently enforce the law without exemption, whether the offenders are citizens or government officials, to maintain public order and build public confidence.