One of those arrested is reported to be the son of a Thai politician. The priority being given to the case and high profile presence of Police Lieutenant General Surachate Hakparn is all part of a renewed effort in 2022 to root out underage prostitution and sex trafficking rings throughout the kingdom. At a meeting, on Wednesday, of a powerful government committee, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan presided over a commitment from cabinet ministers and senior officials to improve Thailand’s rating on the US State Department’s human trafficking watchlist.

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