The Deputy Prime Minister for Security Affairs has given assurances that efforts against human trafficking are continuing at full force while revealing he will soon travel to Myanmar to discuss border security.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has responded to speculation that Thailand will be lifted from tier 3 to tier 2 on the United States’ Trafficking in Persons report, saying that the government made combating the issue of human trafficking a national priority and confirming that it will continue its efforts.

The deputy premier also disclosed that he will soon travel to Myanmar with a delegation consisting of senior military and police personnel to meet with the neighboring nation’s President on border security issues. He confirmed he will also meet with Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi to build on relations initiated during her recent mission to the Kingdom.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has pointed out that news the US will adjust Thailand’s standing in the TIP report has yet to be confirmed and will only be validated once the report is made public. He nevertheless reiterated the government has been working seriously on the issue and has done all in its power to improve the situation in the country.