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Conversation: Thai girl forced to work at Tokyo massage parlor to return to home country soon NHK

A: Hey, did you hear anything about a sad story on the news?
B: No, what's up?

A: It’s about a young Thai girl. She was forced to work at a massage parlor in Tokyo. It’s really awful.
B: Oh no! How old was she?

A: Just twelve years old! Apparently, her mom brought her here in June and then just left her.
B: Wow, that’s terrible! What happened then?

A: She asked for help at the immigration office in September. The authorities are helping her now.
B: Good! So, what’s happening with her now?

A: She wants to go back to Thailand and go to junior high school!
B: That’s wonderful! Is her mom around?

A: Sadly, no. Her mom left Japan and is in Taiwan. She's been arrested there too!
B: Seriously? What for?

A: They want to arrest her in Thailand, but Taiwan might send her back to Japan if the Japanese government asks.
B: That’s complicated! So, what will happen now?

A: The police think this is human trafficking. They’re working with Thai police to investigate everything.
B: That’s good. Hopefully, the girl can finally get a normal life.
Summary
Thai girl (12) exploited & forced to work in Tokyo massage parlor. Abandoned by her mother who’s now arrested in Taiwan, facing potential charges in Thailand. Authorities assisting the girl, who wants to return to Thailand & attend junior high. Human trafficking investigation underway. #Thailand
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ID: d41a5272-6bdb-43af-b9ce-2845e9fded6a

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251222_11/#conversation

Date: Dec. 22, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-22

Created: 2025/12/22 17:40

Updated: 2025/12/22 19:20

Last Read: 2025/12/22 19:20

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