According to DailyMail, British men, Americans, Germans, Canadians, Australians, Russians, Malaysians and Chinese party-goers, were among others who were questioned and later released.
The owner of Tulip Hotel in the Nong Prue district of Pattaya, Sheng Liao Yang, 53, from China was arrested on suspicion of running a hotel without a license and hosting obscene events.
In a statement by Naris Niwapantawong, the District Sheriff in the Banglamung area of Pattaya where the raid happened, he said the men from many different countries 'exchanged partners with each other'
He added: 'We received a complaint about the Tulip Hotel. We were told they organised sex parties at the weekends.
'My staff co-ordinated with police, immigration and the military to strike quickly and accurately.
'We carried out the operation while they were having sex and we shut them down.'
The authorities said 'almost all of the participants' were in the play zone when the building was raided.
They said Condoms, lubricants and sex toys were also found scattered around the building and collected as evidence.
Sheriff Niwapantawong added: 'The site was hosting parties for those who prefer sex that involve exchanging partners.
'To attend the event, participants had to register through a website. There was a rule that party members must be male and female couples. The cost per night was 1,500 baht per person.
'Police investigated the claims first and gathered evidence and a warrant before striking the premises.
'The men were found to be from many countries including the United Kingdom, America, Australia, Germany and Malaysia. Many guests had visited previously.
'A prosecutor is now developing the case against the hotel owner.'
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