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Is prostitution legal in Thailand? — Chiang Mai

How the law treats prostitution in Thailand, and what that means in practice for Chiang Mai. General orientation only.

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Legal status — Thailand

Illegal, informally tolerated. Officially illegal under the 1996 Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act, but widely present and selectively tolerated in designated nightlife zones (go-go bars, bar fines).

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Does local law apply to tourists?

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What are the penalties in Thailand?

Penalties depend on what exactly is prohibited — selling, buying, organising or soliciting — and vary by region and over time. Where buying is criminalised, fines and mandatory courses are typical; where organising is the offence, venues and intermediaries carry the risk. Verify the current law for your specific situation before relying on anything.

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