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Crime Department of Provincial Administration Cracks Down on Human Trafficking Ring, Rescues Teens
Picture courtesy of ThaiRath. The Ministry of Interior has launched a decisive operation targeting an online human trafficking network exploiting underage girls for sexual content on the messaging platform Discord. Mr. Arsa Sitthiphanrat, Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry, announced that the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), in coordination with relevant agencies, carried out a joint operation under the name “Discord Disconnected.” The raid was conducted in Roi Et province, where officers arrested the administrator of a prominent Discord group found to be exploiting teenage girls aged 16 and 17. The operation was led by Mr. Ronarong Thipsiri, Deputy Director-General of DOPA, and supported by local authorities in Thawatchaburi District. Officials executed court-approved search and arrest warrants at a suspect’s residence, uncovering significant evidence. The case came to light following complaints filed by The Exodus Road Foundation and The Scientia Program. The reports alleged that minors were being used to create and distribute sexually explicit content online, a clear violation of Thailand’s anti-human trafficking laws. Seized items included computers, mobile phones, bank books, and extensive digital evidence showing systematic exploitation for financial gain. Authorities confirmed that the suspect will face charges under the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, the Computer Crime Act and related legislation. Mr. Arsa stressed the Ministry’s zero-tolerance policy toward human trafficking and reaffirmed their commitment to protecting vulnerable children from online exploitation. He credited Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai for ordering swift action and applauded the cooperation between government bodies and civil society organisations in combating this serious crime. “The safety of our children is a national priority. We will not allow criminals to hide behind technology to abuse the innocent,” said Mr. Arsa. Further investigations are ongoing, and officials believe more individuals may be involved in this trafficking network. Adapted by Asean Now from ThaiRath 2025-07-11 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 11 July 2025
Desperate Cambodian Migrants Break Through Wall to Illegally Enter Thailand Pictures courtesy of Khaosod. Authorities have apprehended multiple groups of Cambodian nationals who illegally crossed the border into Thailand, citing joblessness and poverty as reasons for their desperate attempts. One group of women was found hiding in a toilet after smashing through a wall to gain entry. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366368-desperate-cambodian-migrants-break-through-wall-to-illegally-enter-thailand/ -
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Politics Thaksin Ends Friendship with Hun Sen Over Daughter's Scandal
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Crime Desperate Cambodian Migrants Break Through Wall to Illegally Enter Thailand
Pictures courtesy of Khaosod. Authorities have apprehended multiple groups of Cambodian nationals who illegally crossed the border into Thailand, citing joblessness and poverty as reasons for their desperate attempts. One group of women was found hiding in a toilet after smashing through a wall to gain entry. At around 21:00 on 9 July, patrol officers arrested nine Cambodian nationals travelling on foot near Ban Dong Ngu in Pa Rai subdistrict, Sa Kaeo province. According to initial interviews, the group had previously worked in the Rong Kluea border market, repairing and reselling second-hand shoes. They had returned to Cambodia in June after stricter border measures were introduced, fearing they would be unable to go back home. However, once back in Cambodia, they were faced with severe unemployment and a lack of income. Knowing the terrain well after years of working in Thailand, they decided to cross back illegally through forest paths, this time without hiring a guide. In a separate incident in Khlong Nam Sai subdistrict, Aranyaprathet district, another team of officers arrested six more Cambodians, including a two-year-old girl. The family was found walking through a sugarcane field. Two smugglers accompanying them fled the scene. The group admitted to paying 4,000 baht per person to be smuggled across the border. They said they needed to return to manage their damaged goods at the Rong Kluea market, where they had previously run a small shop. Meanwhile, soldiers from the Burapha Task Force and Ranger Company 1201, responsible for patrolling the Thai-Cambodian border near Klong Luek, Aranyaprathet, heard unusual banging from inside a room in a block of rented flats adjacent to the border. Upon inspection of room B/1 in the “Je Sayun Market” compound, they discovered three Cambodian women hiding in a bathroom. A hole had been smashed through a nearby wall, revealing the method of entry. The women, who possessed Cambodian passports but no valid Thai entry stamps, claimed to be from Bang Klueng village in Banteay Meanchey province. They said they had previously sold second-hand bags in the Rong Kluea market but returned home in late June when border checkpoint hours were changed, fearing they might be stranded in Thailand. With no jobs available in Cambodia and the Thai border still closed to routine crossings, they decided to return by stealth. They chose to break into the vacant rental property near the border, aware of its location and crossed on foot. All three were detained by the rangers and handed over to Klong Luek Police Station for legal processing related to illegal border entry. Authorities have expressed concern over the rising number of undocumented crossings, as poverty in neighbouring Cambodia drives more individuals to risk arrest in pursuit of work in Thailand. Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-07-11 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 11 July 2025
Man Walks 20km Barefoot to See Dying Wife, Locals Rally to Help Him Home Picture courtesy of Amarin In a moving display of devotion and determination, a man walked over 20 kilometres barefoot, his feet bloodied and torn, in a desperate attempt to reach his dying wife. His journey, which began with hope and despair, ended in kindness and compassion from local rescue workers and residents. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366367-man-walks-20km-barefoot-to-see-dying-wife-locals-rally-to-help-him-home/
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