Thailand Many Thai don't even know about these things.
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MoveAlong · 70-79, M
From what I've read Thailand still has a thriving sex industry but has made great strides in cleaning up child sex trafficking which is very good news.
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@MoveAlong A 12-year-old girl in Bangkok has been rescued by police after being abducted by a man she met through the popular mobile game Free Fire. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Norraphat Mingsomboon, allegedly groomed the girl through the game's chat function before taking her from her school.
The girl was reported missing on January 24 after she failed to return home from class. An intensive four-day search ensued, culminating on January 29 when officers from Wat Phraya Krai Police Station located her at Norraphat's condominium, approximately 15 kilometers from her home.
Dramatic footage from the rescue shows police entering the apartment, where they found the girl curled under a blanket on a bed. Officers immediately arrested Norraphat. The girl was carefully examined by officials before being safely reunited with her waiting parents.
Police Major General Theeradej Thamsuthee explained the predator's methods: "He built a relationship through the online world, leading to a lure to meet in person before using psychological tactics to control and coerce the victim."
The investigation involved reviewing school-area security cameras, which showed the girl riding a motorcycle with two men, and examining her online chat records. These digital footprints led police directly to the suspect's residence. At the apartment, police found the girl's phone hidden in Norraphat's bag and discovered blood stains on the bed—which the suspect claimed were from wounds on his own legs.
Norraphat has been charged with the kidnapping of a child under 15 years old, an offense that carries a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years and a fine of 30,000 baht. Police Major General Theeradej emphasized the investigation is ongoing, stating, "There will be a thorough investigation of the events, and further charges may be filed."
The case serves as a critical warning about the dangers of online grooming through popular gaming platforms. Free Fire, a battle royale game with integrated chat features, is used by millions of young people worldwide, making parental vigilance and digital literacy essential for child safety in the digital age.
The girl was reported missing on January 24 after she failed to return home from class. An intensive four-day search ensued, culminating on January 29 when officers from Wat Phraya Krai Police Station located her at Norraphat's condominium, approximately 15 kilometers from her home.
Dramatic footage from the rescue shows police entering the apartment, where they found the girl curled under a blanket on a bed. Officers immediately arrested Norraphat. The girl was carefully examined by officials before being safely reunited with her waiting parents.
Police Major General Theeradej Thamsuthee explained the predator's methods: "He built a relationship through the online world, leading to a lure to meet in person before using psychological tactics to control and coerce the victim."
The investigation involved reviewing school-area security cameras, which showed the girl riding a motorcycle with two men, and examining her online chat records. These digital footprints led police directly to the suspect's residence. At the apartment, police found the girl's phone hidden in Norraphat's bag and discovered blood stains on the bed—which the suspect claimed were from wounds on his own legs.
Norraphat has been charged with the kidnapping of a child under 15 years old, an offense that carries a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years and a fine of 30,000 baht. Police Major General Theeradej emphasized the investigation is ongoing, stating, "There will be a thorough investigation of the events, and further charges may be filed."
The case serves as a critical warning about the dangers of online grooming through popular gaming platforms. Free Fire, a battle royale game with integrated chat features, is used by millions of young people worldwide, making parental vigilance and digital literacy essential for child safety in the digital age.
