A married Thai woman from Lamphun province sought government assistance after she endured a year of blackmail, threats and intimidation by her affair partner. The woman, accompanied by her husband, met Thanakrit Jitareerak, assistant to the deputy prime minister, yesterday, August 6, to request protection. The woman alleged he forced her into sexual activity and detained her in Chiang Mai for three days before allowing her to return home. The woman said the alleged abuse had continued for about one year and had severely affected her mental health. A woman revealed she had entered into a secret online relationship with a man she met through a game.