Pattaya, Thailand – April 9, 2025 – A shocking incident unfolded in broad daylight on South Pattaya Road near Walking Street when a Chinese tourist couple was arrested for staging an explicit nude photo shoot in full public view. Authorities were alerted after a security guard reported seeing the pair—later identified as 67-year-old Mr. Zhihang and 35-year-old Miss Tingting—setting up a camera and posing in sexually suggestive positions on the sidewalk.

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The brazen act took place amid heavy foot traffic, with families, tourists, and children nearby, sparking outrage among witnesses. Pattaya Tourist Police, alongside Division 2 investigators and local law enforcement, swiftly tracked down the couple and brought them in for questioning.

During interrogation, Mr. Zhihang, who described himself as a photographer, admitted to taking nude photos in multiple countries as part of a personal project. He claimed ignorance of Thai obscenity laws and apologized for tarnishing Pattaya’s reputation, insisting he meant no harm. Despite his explanation, the pair face legal consequences for public indecency and violating Thailand’s strict moral codes.

A Chinese couple was arrested in Pattaya for staging an explicit photo shoot in public. They were unaware of the legal implications in Thailand.

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Pol. Col. Songwut Chueplakij, Superintendent of Division 2, Tourist Police Bureau 1, used the incident as a cautionary reminder ahead of the busy Songkran Festival. He urged visitors to respect local laws and report inappropriate behavior via tourist police apps or patrol units, emphasizing that such acts “damage tourism and societal values.”

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The case has reignited debates about public decency in Thailand’s party hotspots, with officials vowing stricter enforcement to prevent repeat offenses. The couple remains in custody as investigations continue.

-Thailand News (TN)