What is the age of consent in Thailand

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The Thai law regarding age of consent and bar workers and prostitution.

 

To enter a bar you must be 20. However 18 and 19 year olds may work in a bar.

 

The age of consent in Thailand is 15.

 

Prostitution is illegal.

 

If you are caught with a prostitute under 15 the penalties are severe - possibly life in prison.

 

If you are caught with a prostitute aged 15, 16 or 17 then the mandatory penalty is 2 years.

 

If you are caught with a prostitute who is 18 or older and prosecuted - you would be the first. In other words there appears to be no penalty and no enforcement.