Myanmar, Thailand and human trafficking

Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation
Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human trafficking.
Missing Chinese actor found in Myanmar may have been trafficking victim, Thai officials say
BANGKOK--A Chinese actor who went missing last week near the Thai-Myanmar border has been found in Myanmar and may have been the victim of human trafficking, Thai authorities said on Tuesday. Wang Xing,
Chinese Actor Suspected to Have Been Lured into Myanmar Scam Center Found, Thai Authorities Say
A Chinese actor who went missing near Thailand’s border with Myanmar has been found, Thai authorities said, as they sought to contain the fallout of the incident on the nation’s vital tourism industry.
Thailand Investigating Missing Chinese Actor Found in Myanmar - TaiwanPlus News
Chinese actor Wang Xing, who went missing near the Thailand-Myanmar border, has been found in Myanmar. The 22-year-old 'Ip Man 3' actor has been returned to Thailand, where authorities suspect he may have been a victim of human trafficking.
Chinese actor Wang Xing, missing on Thai trip, rescued after Myanmar scam hub scare
A Chinese actor reported missing at the Thailand-Myanmar border has been found after fears that he might have entered a Myanmese city known as an online scam hub. Wang Xing was rescued on Tuesday afternoon,
‘Ip Man’ actor Wang Xing reported missing near Thailand-Myanmar border
Wang Xing, a Chinese actor known for his role in “Ip Man 3” and also by his stage name Xing Xing, has been reported missing in northwestern Thailand close to the Myanmar border.
Myanmar seizes over 100 tonnes of illegal timber
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Burmese Tofu Diplomacy: Myanmar’s Democratic Forces and Their Engagement with China and India
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Families of 6 Hongkongers held in Myanmar ask city to seek Beijing’s help
Appeal comes after mainland actor who went missing in Southeast Asia saved by joint actions of Thai and Chinese governments.
VPNs are under attack in Myanmar as new security law is introduced
A new cybersecurity law came into force in Myanmar on 1 January 2025, with VPN usage and digital freedoms under threat.
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Myanmar addicts battle their demons in the 'House of Love'
More than a hundred shaven-headed men pour out of their Yangon hostel around 6 am for a day of weightlifting, karate drills, ...
Central Bank of Myanmar warns against rumours of 20,000-kyat note and market manipulation effort
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Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners to mark Independence Day
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Nearly 6,000 Prisoners Released in Myanmar Independence Day Amnesty
While the amnesty included around 600 political prisoners, it should not be taken as a sign of conciliation on the part of ...
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What are Chinese intentions for Myanmar?
Michael Martin is an adjunct fellow at Washington's Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He served as a ...
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Six Myanmar teens arrested for assaulting Thai man at temple fair
Six Myanmar teens were arrested for assaulting a Thai man. Police say it was a personal altercation, not gang-related.