American Teacher Arrested for Sexual Relationship with 16-Year-Old in Thailand: Authorities

An American teacher and TikTok star, Luke Rockwell, has been arrested in Bangkok, Thailand, after allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old girl he met online. The girl's family claims that Rockwell passed on sexually transmitted diseases to her. Rockwell has been charged with "taking away" a minor from the parent or legal guardian "for indecent purpose with the consent of such minor." Thailand has a history of sexual abuse of minors committed by foreign workers and tourists.