The mobile app aims to improve tourist safety amid human trafficking and cross-border scam concerns with Myanmar.
Wang Xing was living in fear. His head had been shaved. He couldn’t sleep and was in a strange place where his captors were forcing him to type – the first phase of training for an unwanted role.
Thailand is committed to accelerating the implementation of comprehensive measures to address cross-border migration and combat illicit activities along its borders, particularly at the Thailand-Myanmar border,
The Thailand Tourist Police App allows tourists to easily communicate with authorities by sending messages, photos, and location data.
The Thai Police are intensifying efforts to combat human trafficking networks after a successful rescue of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was identified as a victim of such operations and is expected to return to China on Friday,
He stressed that Thailand itself doesn't have a problem with human trafficking. "Thailand is still safe. The only concern for us is that the criminals use Thailand as a transit country," he said, adding that a multisector meeting will be held soon to find ways to help prevent travelers from becoming victims of human trafficking.
Authorities in Thailand are making concerted efforts to strengthen border security to prevent human trafficking gangs from using the country as a transit point.
The Penang couple who went missing after travelling to Thailand in September last year have safely returned home. Northeast District acting police chief Supt Lee Swee Sake confirmed that Goh Beng Shong,
Hong Kong officials held rare talks in Bangkok this week with Thai counterparts to find ways to bring home those lured from the Asian financial hub and trapped in illegal work in Southeast Asia, seeking to combat a growing trend.
A male model has been unaccounted for since late December while a young woman has been reported missing since earlier this week.
Thailand and China collaborate to combat scams, human trafficking, and crime, focusing on missing individuals deceived into travel.
Sri Lankan Ambassador and Permanent Representative in Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with Thailand Prime Minister’s Office Vice Minister General Nipat Thonglek to discuss strengthening defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand,