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Child kidnapping in Thailand

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According to the Mirror Foundation from, 2004 to 2014, there were 46 children kidnapped in Thailand, 22 were boys and 24 were girls. On average, there were seven children kidnapped every year and only 28 were found. The average age of the children who were kidnapped was seven years.

Most of the kidnappers kidnap children who are alone. Most people in the society believe that kidnappers kidnap the victims by using a vehicle but there is no evidence information is true. The main characteristics of children who are potential victims of a kidnapper are children who are good looking, innocent in native and desolate. The kidnappers do not kidnap the victims by force, pull them off the streets or tie them up. They will talk to them nicely and finally deceive them. There are four lures that kidnappers use which are money, snacks, toys and games. Some victims are forced to become prostitutes by the kidnappers; others are physically handicapped and forced to become beggars. Some of the kidnappers kidnap the children because they are fascinated by the children and want the children to become their kids. Unfortunately, some children are killed, so their organs can be removed from their body and sold at wish prices.

At risk areas are the victim’s own room, temples when exhibitions are held, hospitals, parks and malls.

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Child kidnapping in Thailand Wikipedia