Bemidji City Council votes to revoke business license of Siam Massage and Wellness Spa

August 4, 2026 - 20:55

The Bemidji City Council voted this week to revoke the business license of Siam Massage and Wellness Spa, following a series of compliance checks that the establishment reportedly did not pass. City officials and members of the Bemidji Police Department carried out multiple inspections at the spa over recent months, and each time the business came up short on required standards.

According to council discussions, the failures were not minor paperwork issues. The inspections revealed repeated problems that raised concerns about whether the business was operating within city code and state regulations. While the council did not release every detail of what inspectors found, the vote to revoke the license was not unanimous, with at least one member expressing hesitation about the speed of the process.

The spa, located in the south end of Bemidji, has been open for several years. Its owners were given notice of the council's decision and have the option to appeal through the city's administrative process. If they do not appeal, the business will be required to cease operations once the revocation takes effect.

Police involvement in the inspections suggests the issues may have gone beyond routine health or safety checks, though no criminal charges have been filed publicly. The council's action sends a clear message that businesses in Bemidji must stay in compliance or face losing their ability to operate. The next step for the owners is uncertain, but the revocation stands unless successfully challenged.