Chinese actor Wang Xing was found in Myanmar after being abducted in Thailand, raising concerns about crime syndicates and tourism.

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.

9 Jan - Chinese actor Wang Xing has revealed harrowing details of his detention at a scam compound following his rescue on January 7, describing how he was forced to train as a scammer after being lured under the pretence of a film project.

The 22-year-old was rescued from a human trafficking operation on Jan 7 after going missing near the Thai-Myanmar border on Jan 3.

Chinese actress Shao Yifan has raised alarm about He Junmin's situation, revealing that he travelled to Bangkok for a supposed film project on 3 January. While He maintained some communication after an initial period of lost contact, his behaviour had raised much concern among his family and friends.

After Chinese actor Wang Xing went missing and was later rescued in an area near the Thailand-Myanmar border, Thai officials and media have expressed concern about the possible impact on the country's tourism industry.

Chinese actor Wang Xing (Xingxing), who Thai police rescued from Myanmar, has been confirmed as a victim of human trafficking and will be repatriated within days.

The Chinese actor who was rescued from Myanmar this week has told police that he had no worries about Thailand and would visit the country again, according to a senior police officer.

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.