Wednesday February 11th 2026
Waterloo Street, Glasgow
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Sarah Hilley
A massage parlour operating without a licence in Glasgow city centre has received a warning as people have complained about it being located in an office building.
Objectors voiced concern about the Thai massage parlour not being suitable for 19 Waterloo Street among other issues.
The building sits beside Glasgow Central station and solicitors are among the firms based in the historic property.
People were worried about massage clients wandering around other parts of the building after their appointments and about the premises potentially opening until 11pm.
Panisara Goodwin who applied for a public entertainment licence for the business said she was unaware she needed one when it first opened. After learning it was necessary last year she immediately closed while waiting for her licence application to be dealt with.
Apologising, Ms Goodwin told today’s city licensing committee. “I didn’t know about that.”
Objector Frank McCormick said: “She has admitted she was operating without a licence.”
Pointing out the licence application stated the premises would open until 11pm, Mr McCormick said: “The hours would have to be reduced to overcome some of the points we have made.”
Committee chair Councillor Sean Ferguson asked Ms Goodwin if she would consider closing at 6pm. Ms Goodwin agreed.
The licensing committee granted the licence for a restricted one year with opening hours between 9am to 6pm.
A warning was issued over future conduct.
Councillor Hanif Raja dissented.
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