Business trip prostitution, high-end cooking service...Controversy over alleged VIP preferential treatment for Chinese inmates
Nov 25, 2025
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According to local media such as the Daily News, the Thai Correctional Service's special investigation team raided and investigated the Bangkok prison on the 16th.
Authorities found a 'separate VIP room' in the basement of the Bangkok prison, with two Chinese inmates and two Chinese women at the scene. There were regular hotel room fixtures such as beds, TVs, air conditioners, and refrigerators. In addition, contraceptive devices used in the field were found.
According to authorities, the head of the prison and some guards are accused of accepting bribes from Chinese inmates and calling female models to prison-restricted zones to provide sex services. They deny the allegations, but the investigation team has secured evidence.
Correctional Director Prout Wongsinin said at least 20 prison staff were involved in the scandal.
Three to four Chinese prisoners admitted to bribing prison officers and were transferred to other facilities.
Amid the investigation, further rumours spread online that a female inmate had provided sex services to male inmates and prison officers. In response, Director Prout called for caution, saying "Fake News".
It was also claimed that CCTV footage of a Thai actor and broadcaster jailed for fraud was captured walking in the VIP area at the time of the raid. As a result, suspicions were raised that Chinese prisoners would not be the only ones receiving preferential treatment.
In response, Prout said he was aware of the allegations and would launch an investigation.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
