Phuket – A 12-year-old girl from Phang Nga, who was reported missing 17 days ago, has been found safe in Phuket with a 64-year-old man. Her parents reported her disappearance to Takua Pa Police in Phang Nga last month, stating that she went missing from her home in Bang Muang, Takua Pa at 11:00 P.M. on October 5th.
Her story was widely shared on social media across Phang Nga, Phuket, Andaman provinces, southern provinces, and by the Royal Thai Police. Local police and authorities conducted investigations and reviewed CCTV footage to track her down, notifying police in nearby provinces.
On Monday, October 21st, Takua Pa Police located the girl in Kamala. They, along with Phuket Police, arrested a 64-year-old man at a home in Kamala where the girl was found. The suspect has been taken to Takua Pa Police Station for further legal action.
Further details were not released by the Thai police.