Thailand, Wang Xing

Suspect in Chinese actor Wang Xing's kidnapping in Thailand arrested
Police have detained a man suspected of involvement in the case of a Chinese actor who was duped into traveling to Thailand for a film job and then trafficked to Myanmar, China's Public Security Ministry said.
Suspect in Wang Xing telecoms scam case arrested and returned to China
A key suspect wanted in connection with human trafficking and telecoms fraud cases - including that of Chinese actor Wang Xing - has been arrested and sent to China, Beijing's Ministry of Public Security said in a statement posted on its website on Sunday.
Thailand rolling out AI surveillance system after high-profile kidnapping of Chinese actor
Thailand is boosting security in its tourism centers with a smart city system with AI-powered video analytics connected to international databases.
Thailand launches police app to safeguard tourists after Chinese actor Wang Xing kidnapped
Thailand has launched the "Thailand Tourist Police" app for tourists to report incidents and seek assistance via messages, photos and location data.
China's Ministry of Public Security releases details on actor Wang Xing being lured to the Thailand-Myanmar border; 12 suspects arrested
Several Chinese nationals, including actor Wang Xing were lured to the Thailand-Myanmar border and became missing and trapped, sparking public concern. China's Ministry of Public Security mobilized several agencies including Chinese embassies and consulates to intensify rescue efforts and advance case investigations,
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Fears of scam centre kidnaps keep Chinese tourists on edge in Thailand
Chinese tourists visiting Thailand are worried about being kidnapped by gangsters to work in scam centres, despite efforts to ...
Chinese travelers cancel Lunar New Year trips to Thailand over safety concerns
Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as concerns over the kidnapping of ...
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AFCL: Did the Thai PM promise to rescue Chinese citizens from Myanmar on Beijing’s order?
A video of Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been shared in Chinese-language social media posts that claim ...
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China detains suspect involved in kidnapping of Chinese actor trafficked to Myanmar
Wang Xing, a 31-year-old Chinese actor, travelled to Thailand early this month after receiving an unsolicited offer to join a film that was shooting in Thailand. When Wang got to Bangkok ...
Why the Thailand-Myanmar border became a hub for fraud gangs preying on Chinese nationals
The recent kidnapping of a Chinese actor on the Thailand-Myanmar border has turned the spotlight on the international criminal gangs responsible for luring Chinese citizens abroad and forcing them to ...
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China captures scam center suspect with Thailand's help
Wang Xing, a 22-year-old Chinese actor, traveled to Thailand early this month after receiving an unsolicited offer to join a film that was shooting in Thailand. When Wang got to Bangkok ...
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Actress Jacquelin Ch’ng suspects work invitation to Thailand after Chinese celebrities’ scams
Hong Kong actress Jacquelin Ch’ng raised concerns about a potential scam after receiving a work offer to Thailand, following ...
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Thailand’s Visa Waiver for Chinese Nationals Raises Security Concerns
Thailand’s visa waiver program for Chinese tourists has boosted tourism but sparked concerns over rising transnational crimes ...