A 17-year-old Thai girl has been rescued after allegedly being forced into prostitution in Nigeria for two months by members of her family, including her mother.
The teenager, identified only as Somsakul, arrived in Thailand at Suvarnabhumi airport on Wednesday morning, with the help of the Thai embassy in Nigeria.
The victim said that two months ago she was forced by her mother, grandmother and aunts to do sex work in the West African country.
Although she had resisted and escaped to her boyfriend's home, her family tracked her down, assaulted her and forced her onto a flight to Nigeria, the victim alleged. It was believed the family did it to pay debts.
During her time in the country she was able to secretly contact her boyfriend's family.
Later, she managed to contact the Thai embassy, after which officials were able to provide help.
The victim requested to meet her brother in Bangkok, who she said was unaware of the situation and with whom she believes she will be safe. He is a soldier.
The investigation into the case is continuing at the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division.
