Police Save Chinese Actor from Human Trafficking Network in Myanmar

[reader]

From Pattaya News

 

On January 7th, 2025, Thai authorities successfully rescued Chinese actor Wang Xing, also known as XingXing, who had been trafficked to Myanmar after disappearing from Mae Sot, Tak, on January 3rd.

Wang Xing, renowned for his roles in popular Chinese action films and romantic comedies, was reportedly lured to Thailand with promises of a legitimate acting contract. However, he was instead forced into scammer training across the border.

The ordeal began when Xing was contacted via WeChat by fellow Chinese individuals posing as representatives of a well-known Thai entertainment company. Believing the offer was genuine, he traveled to Thailand and was transported to Mae Sot.

From there, he was smuggled across the border by local operatives. Upon arriving in Myanmar, Xing realized he had been deceived but was too fearful to resist, according to the police.

Thai authorities, responding to a plea for help from Xing’s girlfriend, Jia Jia, launched an extensive operation. Surveillance uncovered that Xing had been taken to a remote compound run by a trafficking network.

Officials coordinated with local ethnic groups to secure his release. During the rescue, it was revealed that Xing was held with over 50 Chinese nationals, many undergoing forced training to conduct online scams. It is unclear what happened to the other Chinese nationals.

Thai investigators determined the trafficking ring was orchestrated by Chinese nationals targeting their compatriots. Xing was handed over to immigration police for screening before being repatriated through the Chinese embassy. No Thai nationals were actually involved in the operation, said Thai investigators.

https://thepattayanews.com/2025/01/08/thai-police-save-chinese-actor-wang-xing-from-alleged-human-trafficking-network-in-myanmar/

 

[khaolakguy]

It seems like an awful lot of effort to recruit one extra scammer!

[Moses]

14 minutes ago, reader said:

Officials coordinated with local ethnic groups to secure his release. During the rescue, it was revealed that Xing was held with over 50 Chinese nationals, many undergoing forced training to conduct online scams. It is unclear what happened to the other Chinese nationals.

Thai investigators determined the trafficking ring was orchestrated by Chinese nationals targeting their compatriots. Xing was handed over to immigration police for screening before being repatriated through the Chinese embassy. No Thai nationals were actually involved in the operation, said Thai investigators.

Is this Barry's work again?

The news suggests that the Thai police were working illegally in Myanmar.

And if they weren't working, then they weren't saving this actor, but rather the Myanmar people hired by his girlfriend were saving him, and the Thai police simply helped track the actor's path through Thailand, and are now loudly trumpeting their success.

[khaolakguy]

16 minutes ago, Moses said:

Is this Barry's work again?

The news suggests that the Thai police were working illegally in Myanmar.

And if they weren't working, then they weren't saving this actor, but rather the Myanmar people hired by his girlfriend were saving him, and the Thai police simply helped track the actor's path through Thailand, and are now loudly trumpeting their success.

If you are interested I suggest you actually read the article where you can see the details and the byline(no it isn't Barry) and then you also wouldn't make the assumptions above. 

I'm no particular advocate for the journalism of the Pattaya Mail, but, credit where it is due, they do sometimes bring us news stories that we wouldn't have otherwise come across. And thanks to reader for sharing them. 

[Moses]

Why do I need this? I am not a fan of either the Chinese actor or the Thai police.

I make "assumptions" based on the text that the topic starter offered to the forum users. If the text does not accurately reflect the real state of affairs, then this speaks to the quality of the citation.

[reader]

Barry Kenyon writes some noteworthy stuff and keeps a popular Pattaya news site going. I believe he has been fair and objective in the reporting of gay related issues. His background in the British diplomatic corps gives him a wealth of knowledge and contacts.

In 22 years, I've haven't experienced any issues involving the Thai police. IMO, they exercise admiral restraint in dealing with disruptive individuals.