Model from Belarus: kidnapping in Myanmar and bitter truth!

Model from Belarus: kidnapping in Myanmar and bitter truth!

A few days ago, a worrying incident shook public perception in Thailand. A 26-year-old Belarusian woman, Vera Kravtsova, was lured to Thailand under the guise of a modeling job before being kidnapped and forced into criminal activity in Myanmar. Thai authorities are now under pressure to justify their role in the fight against human trafficking and the safety of foreign citizens. According to a report by NationTV, Vera arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok on September 12, 2025 and flew out to Yangon, Myanmar on September 20, 2025.

Pole. Lt. Gen. Cheongron Rimpadi, deputy police chief of the immigration department, said that when Vera entered the country, all biometric data matched and she passed passport control without any signs of coercion. There is video footage that proves this. However, after her stay in Thailand, there is no information about what happened in Myanmar afterward, as these events are beyond the control of the Thai authorities. Nevertheless, Cheongron dismissed reports of the abduction as untrue and stressed that Thailand is taking measures to prevent foreigners from being lured to neighboring countries.

International reactions and allegations

The arrest and fate of Vera Kravtsova are not the only worrying issues preoccupying the Thai government. According to a report by the United Nations, Thailand is considered an important transit country for human trafficking. The focus here is particularly on online fraud networks that recruit people from various regions, including East and South Asia as well as Africa, using false job offers and forcing them to commit criminal activities.

In a letter, UN special rapporteurs called on the Thai government to provide comprehensive information on the treatment of victims of exploitation. The reports of forced recruitment and the systematic human rights violations suffered by those affected are particularly worrying. This is in stark contrast to Thailand's stated position that the country is safe for tourists and foreigners.

Global initiative against human trafficking

As part of a global initiative against human trafficking, a declaration was adopted in Minsk on July 30, 2025, attended by numerous countries, including Laos. This statement, supported by the Belarusian News Agency, highlights the importance of international cooperation to combat human trafficking. It is emphasized that further action is needed at national and international levels to hold perpetrators accountable and protect victims.

The UNODC report illustrates that women and children in particular are suffering from the rise in human trafficking, with exploitation through digital technologies representing a new trend. The initiative calls for an end to exploitation and full implementation of the global action plan to combat human trafficking.

The immediate need to come to terms with the events surrounding Vera Kravtsova and the ongoing international demands show that there is an urgent need for action in Thailand. Citizens with information about suspicious activity are asked to contact immigration authorities. Reporting and public discussion are now critical to ensure the safety of everyone living and traveling in Thailand. It remains to be seen what measures the government will take to address this issue and increase confidence in the safety and security of foreign citizens.