Nikorndej Balankura, Director-General of the Department of Information and spokesperson for the MFA, confirmed on Friday that the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo acted immediately upon notification from the Japanese side.
A consular official was dispatched to visit the youth on 24 September 2025. During this visit, a screening was conducted using the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), a framework designed to identify victims of human trafficking, which confirmed strong indicators that the child is indeed a victim of trafficking.
The spokesperson confirmed that the young girl is now safely under the protection of the Japanese government.
She is currently residing at a Child and Youth Protection Centre in Tokyo, where she is receiving comprehensive welfare, including food, clothing, medical check-ups, and appropriate treatment.
The Thai Embassy is maintaining close coordination with both the protection centre and the Japanese authorities handling the case.
