社会｜ラオスでの児童買春問題について / Society | The Issue of Child Prostitution in Laos

Summary

In Laos, cases of suspected child prostitution involving Japanese men have spread on social media, prompting a Japanese woman residing locally to raise the alarm.

Unable to overlook the alarming situation, she submitted a petition demanding an end to it. In response to her appeal, the Japanese embassy in Laos quickly issued a warning. The woman expressed, “I couldn’t turn a blind eye,” highlighting her sense of responsibility toward society.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, is it true that there are suspicions of Japanese people being involved in child prostitution in Laos?
Log: Yeah, it seems that there have been a lot of posts about it on social media lately. A Japanese woman living there has started gathering signatures to raise awareness.
Chako: Whoa! Is that really happening!?
Log: Unfortunately, it appears that such issues do exist. She mentioned that it was an unbearable situation and she couldn’t just look the other way.
Navi: Since these kinds of problems are related to international crime, it’s especially important to be vigilant. We need to think about measures as a society.

Admin’s Note

A very serious issue of child prostitution in Laos has come to light. The actions taken by a local woman are courageous and have become an important catalyst for raising awareness in society. In particular, her use of social media to spread the issue and encourage attention is something that could serve as an example for other regions. We cannot afford to be indifferent to such problems. I feel that we need initiatives that will engage more people and inspire them to take action on this issue.