Bangkok: A 21-year-old Chinese woman, Ms. Wu, and her friend, Ms. Liu, have been safely returned to China after being misled into crossing an international border.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Gen. Thatchai Pitaneelabut, Inspector-General of the Royal Thai Police and Director of the Center for the Protection of Children, Women, Families, Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking and Fisheries, revealed that the incident began when Ms. Wu's father filed a complaint at Suvarnabhumi Police Station in Thailand. He reported that he was unable to contact his daughter and her friend shortly after they arrived in Thailand on January 6.
The Royal Thai Police, working alongside Suvarnabhumi Airport Police, Tourist Police, Immigration Police, and Chinese authorities, launched an immediate investigation. Their efforts revealed that the two women had been taken to a third country. The authorities coordinated with their counterparts to facilitate the safe return of Ms. Wu and Ms. Liu.
On January 13, Chinese authorities successfully retrieved the two women and ensured their safe return to China. Subsequently, on January 14, Ms. Wu's father returned to Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station to withdraw his complaint. He expressed relief and gratitude towards the Thai police, government, and citizens for their assistance in locating his daughter. He emphasized the crucial role of effective communication and coordination among the units of the Royal Thai Police in resolving the situation and reinstating confidence for travelers to Thailand.