Thai police debunk claims of Belarusian model’s abduction, confirm voluntary departure

The Thai police firmly rejected foreign media claims that Belarusian model Vera Kravtsova was abducted in Thailand and trafficked to Myanmar, asserting that she departed the country voluntarily.

Police Major General Chengron Rimphadee, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, detailed an investigation ordered by Immigration Bureau Commissioner Police Lieutenant General Phanumas Bunnyalak, which utilized the Biometric database system.

The probe confirmed that Kravtsova arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport on September 12, at 12.41am, and left on September 20 at 7.20am on Thai Airways flight TG301 to Yangon, Myanmar, with no evidence of coercion.

Surveillance footage from the airport showed Kravtsova using the Automatic Border Control system, a self-service immigration channel, without any signs of distress or external pressure.

Rimphadee emphasized that the abduction allegations were baseless, noting that events after her arrival in Myanmar fall outside Thailand’s jurisdiction.

Authorities shared photographic evidence from their systems with the Belarusian Consulate in Thailand to clarify the situation.

To combat human trafficking, Thai officials highlighted robust preventive measures, including airport screening interviews, mandatory accommodation registration via the TDAC system, and coordinated checkpoints in Tak Province involving military, administrative, and police forces.

Since January 2025, immigration authorities have denied entry to 34,000 high-risk individuals posing as tourists under visa-free privileges, underscoring Thailand’s vigilance against trafficking networks.

Rimphadee reassured the public that Thailand remains a safe destination, dismissing rumors of abductions for trafficking to neighboring countries.

Major General Chaturaphat Phiromkaew, Commander of the Foreign Affairs Division, warned against accepting unverified overseas job offers without proper documentation or legal verification.

He urged immediate reporting of suspected fraudulent recruitment, reaffirming the Royal Thai Police’s dedication to protecting both locals and foreigners from transnational crime.

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