Southeast Asia safety net needed for travelersBy Jeng Shann-yinn 鄭善印It is disconcerting to learn of employment scams in Cambodia, in which some Taiwanese were “sold,” sexually assaulted, locked up and beaten. I once met an overseas liaison officer the bureau had sent to Japan. Once an emergency occurs to a Taiwanese in Southeast Asia, other than Thailand, they might not be able to find help. Police liaison officers are less politically sensitive than other liaison officers from the diplomatic, legal, military and security agencies, as they are responsible for handling criminal affairs only. With their experience in the field, strong physique and discipline, police liaison officers could be a low-cost diplomatic force.

Source: Taipei Times August 15, 2022 04:11 UTC