Officers from Chana Songkham Police Station imagine that the attempted rape accusation reported by a Japanese woman was a results of a misunderstanding. They explained that the action in query was part of the massage method, and the officer concerned had already engaged in discussions with the international lady to reach a mutual understanding.
On Monday, June 12, a Japanese lady took to social media to accuse a masseur at Thong Ou therapeutic massage shop near Khao San Road of sexually assaulting her throughout a session in February. The girl additionally complained Chana Songkham Police Station officers neglected her criticism.
The superintendent of Chana Songkham Police Station, Sanong Saengmanee, looked into the incident the following day and reported that the CCTV footage had been deleted, leaving the officers with out concrete evidence of the assault.
Sanong yesterday informed the media that the police, along with Move Forward Party MP Paramart Witthayarak, had personally spoken to the Japanese girl concerning the incident.
Following the speak, they found that the problem was rooted in a misunderstanding. The masseur performed his obligation in accordance with the therapeutic massage technique, however the Japanese girl, who was not acquainted with the service, had mistakenly interpreted his actions as an try and rape her.
Sanong revealed that he and Paramart worked along with the therapeutic massage store owners to agree on measures to forestall an analogous incident from taking place sooner or later.
Sanong urged all therapeutic massage outlets to offer detailed explanations of the service course of to their customers previous to the massage. He emphasised that the therapeutic massage store should preserve an open and well-ventilated setting and install safety cameras.
Moreover, Sanong acknowledged that the workers members should attain the required massage requirements earlier than offering their services.
Sanong additionally warned each massage store to not supply sex services because it spoils the popularity of Thai tourism. He said Thai therapeutic massage ought to impress foreigners and encourage them to return and reuse the service extra usually.
Meanwhile, the President and Chief Executive of hiva-Som International Health Resorts, Krip Rojanastien, disclosed to news agencies that the wellness tourism sector in Thailand is presently facing a labour scarcity after the pandemic. Krip added that the worldwide wellness business had a high demand for Thai therapeutic massage therapists.
Many Thai employees in the wellness trade have sought employment alternatives overseas, notably in the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, the place they will earn higher incomes. They earn four to 5 occasions more expensive in international countries.
They are paid about 10,000 to 30,000 baht per month in Thailand but they acquired about 120,000 to 200,000 baht per month in other international locations.
UPDATE: CCTV footage of tried rape case at massage shop in Bangkok deleted
Officers from Chana Songkham Police Station yesterday investigated the tried rape of a Japanese woman at a therapeutic massage shop on Ram Buttri Road close to Khao San Road in Bangkok.
CCTV footage of the incident was reported to have been deleted and the masseur in question has resigned from the store.
The 23 yr outdated Japanese woman took to Twitter to recount her experience when the Thai masseur allegedly tried to rape her in February. Moreover, the Thai police ignored her original grievance.
Her post was translated into Thai by a Thai Twitter consumer capturing the eye of many netizens. They demanded the massage store and cops carried out an investigation and make clear the problem.
The superintendent of Chana Songkham Police Station, Sanong Saengmanee, visited the massage shop, Tong Ou, to analyze the claim and query its workers members.
The shop was reported to be a two-storey constructing. The first ground was remodeled into a massage room. There have been 4 beds placed in line, and each bed is separated by a curtain. In entrance of the store, several chairs are provided to ensure customers’ consolation as they wait their flip.
A female staff member said that she had been on duty when she heard the Japanese woman cry out in misery. She rushed to ask the masseur what had occurred, and the man advised her that he simply carried out an ordinary therapeutic massage on the Japanese woman’s tights and would finish the method within 5 minutes.
The female staff member disclosed that she believed the masseur as there was a therapeutic massage methodology that was carried out close to the tights. She was unable to speak immediately with the Japanese woman as a result of language barrier, so she did not know the reality about the issue.
Superintendent Sanong revealed that the cops could not obtain the CCTV footage capturing the alleged incident because it had been automatically deleted by the system. Moreover, the masseur in question had resigned.
Move Forward Party MP Paramart Witthayarak additionally joined the investigation with the police yesterday. Paramart stated that he had contacted the Japanese victim however couldn’t acquire much info as a result of language barrier. He added that he would get an interpreter to talk with the sufferer to get her full testament.
ORIGINAL STORY: Japanese buyer accuses Thai masseur of attempted rape in Bangkok
A Japanese girl took to Twitter to share a narrative that a Thai masseur attempted to rape her while providing a service at a massage parlour close to Khao San Road in Bangkok. The feminine shop owner defended her male employee, telling police that inserting a finger right into a woman’s vagina is a half of the service.
A Thai Twitter user, @Reiriesz, translated the Japanese victim’s submit and shared it on Twitter yesterday, June 12. The 23 12 months outdated Japanese girl revealed that she visited the massage shop, later recognized as Tong Ou massage shop on Ram Buttri Road close to Khao San, with her Chinese boyfriend in February.
At the shop, the couple had been supplied separate companies. A Thai masseur, allegedly named Mai Nirakthai, was assigned to offer a service for her. Suddenly whereas performing the massage, the man sexually assaulted her by placing his finger into her vagina. She was shocked and screamed for assist.
She then contacted officers from Chana Songkham Police Station. After Lost handed, no officers arrived at the scene, so, she managed to tug the masseur to Chana Songkham Police Station, which is simply 500 metres away from the incident scene
According to the victim, the police did not query the masseur in her presence. They talked privately in another room. The man returned and shouted at the alleged sufferer saying that it was her fault. Shockingly, the store owner defended the masseur’s actions, stating that putting a finger into her vagina was a part of the massage course of.
The shop owner even dared the victim to show how the man sexually assaulted her to persuade her and the police that the service is regular.
The Japanese lady did not hand over and reported the assault to the Thai embassy. Police officers urged her to visit the police station again the following day. However, the police station was closed when she arrived. The lady said…
“The thought that you just report a crime to the police solely works in Japan, not Thailand. Even if you are raped or killed, you must deal with your self. Be careful everybody.”
The victim added that the opposite staff members did not doubt her declare and didn’t appear shocked, as if it was a standard practice on the therapeutic massage store.
One Thai Twitter commented on the submit that her female friend was raped at a therapeutic massage store in Thailand. The shop appeared very credible and opulent however couldn’t assure the security of the shoppers.
An replace has but to be provided by the police, the Thai embassy or the therapeutic massage store.