Quick access to main page (top) Direct access to main contents Quick access to main page (bottom)

Chinese Actor Kidnapped in Thailand Found in Myanmar with a Shaved Head—What Happened?

inews24 Views  

Chinese actor Wang Xing, who went missing in Thailand, has been found in Myanmar three days later. Authorities suspect an online criminal syndicate abducted him.

Chinese Actor Wang Xing Rescued in Myanmar After Disappearance in Thailand. / Weibo 
Chinese Actor Wang Xing Rescued in Myanmar After Disappearance in Thailand. / Weibo 

Wang, who had recently been cast in a Thai film, lost contact with his team on Friday while in the border region between Thailand and Myanmar. His disappearance became public when his girlfriend urgently appealed for help on social media on Sunday evening.

According to the Bangkok Post, Wang, who was last seen near the border on Saturday, was located by Myanmar authorities the following day and returned to Thailand soon after. Photos released by Thai police showed him with a shaved head, a detail that shocked many and raised questions about the nature of his abduction.

Investigations revealed that Wang was lured to Thailand by a Chinese individual who contacted him through social media, falsely claiming to run a major entertainment company in the country. This convinced Wang to travel to Thailand for filming. Upon reaching the Thailand-Myanmar border, Wang was reportedly forced onto a boat and crossed into Myanmar. Realizing he was being taken against his will, Wang reportedly felt powerless to resist.

Thai police have stated that no Thai nationals were involved in the case, suggesting that individuals from China may have orchestrated the operation.

This case is part of a troubling increase in reports of individuals being deceived and trafficked into crime syndicates operating in Myanmar. Thai officials are concerned that such incidents could harm Thailand’s reputation and negatively affect the tourism industry, a vital sector of the country’s economy.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra emphasized the importance of addressing the situation carefully, saying, “We must handle this matter delicately to prevent any adverse effects on Thai tourism.”

In 2023, Thailand welcomed 35.5 million international tourists, with Chinese visitors making up the largest group at 6.7 million.

inews24
content@viewusglobal.com

Comments0

300

Comments0

[ASIA] Latest Stories

  • North Korea Buried in April Snow—Experts Warn of Major Crop Damage After Climate Shock
  • North Korea’s Smartest Teens Are Being Dragged Into the Military—Here’s Why
  • North Korea Opens Its First Internet Café—and Kim Jong Un Brings His Daughter
  • Vietnam Cracks Down on Imports to Avoid U.S. Tariff Backlash
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Time Spec Breaks Tsukuba Circuit Record, Cementing EV Performance Legacy
  • North Korea Sends Young Volunteers to Dangerous Jobs Under the Guise of Voluntary Participation

You May Also Like

  • 1
    Trump Claims Epstein 'Stole' Young Women from Mar-a-Lago Spa

    LATEST 

  • 2
    Say Hello to Your New Beauty Buddy: AI-Powered Kiosks Hit GS25 Stores!

    LATEST 

  • 3
    New Task Force Takes Aim at Stock Manipulators: A Game Changer for Investors!

    LATEST 

  • 4
    COP30 Chaos: Will Brazil's Soaring Hotel Prices Keep Poor Nations Out of Climate Talks?

    LATEST 

  • 5
    Is Tesla Behind LG Energy's Massive Battery Supply Contract?

    LATEST 

Popular Now

  • 1
    Taiwan's President Delays Trip to the Americas Amid Typhoon Chaos

    LATEST 

  • 2
    Hydroleap Secures $4.75 Million to Revolutionize Water Treatment in Asia!

    LATEST 

  • 3
    Enhypen's New Single 'Yoi' Soars to the Top, Selling Over 300,000 Copies on Day One!

    LATEST 

  • 4
    Chanyeol of EXO Set to Drop Solo Album This August – Here’s What We Know!

    LATEST 

  • 5
    Caught Between Borders: Texas Man's Harrowing Eight-Day Detention

    LATEST 

Must-Reads

  • 1
    Trump Claims Epstein 'Stole' Young Women from Mar-a-Lago Spa

    LATEST 

  • 2
    Say Hello to Your New Beauty Buddy: AI-Powered Kiosks Hit GS25 Stores!

    LATEST 

  • 3
    New Task Force Takes Aim at Stock Manipulators: A Game Changer for Investors!

    LATEST 

  • 4
    COP30 Chaos: Will Brazil's Soaring Hotel Prices Keep Poor Nations Out of Climate Talks?

    LATEST 

  • 5
    Is Tesla Behind LG Energy's Massive Battery Supply Contract?

    LATEST 

Popular Now

  • 1
    Taiwan's President Delays Trip to the Americas Amid Typhoon Chaos

    LATEST 

  • 2
    Hydroleap Secures $4.75 Million to Revolutionize Water Treatment in Asia!

    LATEST 

  • 3
    Enhypen's New Single 'Yoi' Soars to the Top, Selling Over 300,000 Copies on Day One!

    LATEST 

  • 4
    Chanyeol of EXO Set to Drop Solo Album This August – Here’s What We Know!

    LATEST 

  • 5
    Caught Between Borders: Texas Man's Harrowing Eight-Day Detention

    LATEST 

Share it on...