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After a four-day search, the Thai National Police announced that Chinese actor Wang Jing had been found in Mae Sot County, Tak Province (an area near the Myanmar border). He was then brought back to Bangkok.
However, Thai authorities are currently in the process of determining whether Wang Xing is a "victim of human trafficking." If so, the police will return him to China under regulations protecting victims of human trafficking. If Wang Xing is found to have committed a crime, the authorities will handle the matter according to the law, according to Beijing Daily.
The disappearance of actor Wang Jing in Thailand has had serious consequences.
This incident has had serious consequences, not only for the victim but also negatively impacting Thailand's tourism image. The appearance of information about "Thailand tourism being unsafe" in the media has made many tourists hesitant and reconsider their travel plans to the country.
The Global Times quoted an official from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as saying they are very concerned about the incident and are closely monitoring the information and discussions on social media. TAT is also assessing whether the incident will affect the number of tourists visiting Thailand, especially during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday. TAT affirmed that it maintains close cooperation with the police and other agencies to ensure the safety of tourists visiting Thailand.
This unfortunate incident has caused tourists, especially Chinese visitors, to express concerns about safety when visiting Thailand.
Prior to the incident, Thailand had planned for an unprecedentedly vibrant Lunar New Year tourist season, anticipating 20,000 to 30,000 Chinese visitors daily. With extensive promotional campaigns, the Thai tourism industry set an ambitious target of welcoming at least 8 million visitors from China and a total of 39-40 million international visitors in 2025.
Despite facing certain challenges, Thai authorities remain optimistic about tourism prospects during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday. With its modern infrastructure, diverse and attractive destinations, and favorable visa-free policies, Thailand is confident in attracting a large number of international tourists. Strong investment in the tourism sector in recent years has yielded significant results and laid a solid foundation for its sustainable development.
