Myanmar, Thailand

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.
Chinese actor rescued from human trafficking ring says he was forced to train as scammer in Myanmar
Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was rescued from a human trafficking ring yesterday (Jan 7), has claimed that he was forced to train as a scammer while in Myanmar. The 31-year-old, also known as Xing Xing,
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.
Chinese actor reported missing in Thailand, prompting action by consulate
Social media user claiming to be girlfriend of actor Xing Xing says his last known location was near Myanmar border city known for scams.
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Burmese Tofu Diplomacy: Myanmar’s Democratic Forces and Their Engagement with China and India
The National Unity Government needs a proactive strategy for gaining recognition from the region’s two superpowers.
Myanmar seizes over 100 tonnes of illegal timber
YANGON: Myanmar authorities have seized over 100 tonnes of illegal timber across the country in a week, the state-run daily ...
Families of 6 Hongkongers held in Myanmar ask government to seek Beijing’s help
Appeal comes after mainland Chinese actor who went missing at Thai-Myanmar border saved by joint actions of Thai and Chinese ...
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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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.
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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, ...
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Myanmar’s drug empire poses growing threat to Bangladesh
The ongoing civil war in Myanmar, now spanning over three years, has provided an opportunity for drug cartels to thrive, with ...
Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners to mark Independence Day
Myanmar’s military government has released more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a ...
Myanmar's police destroy over 500 acres of opium in eastern Myanmar
YANGON: Myanmar's police have destroyed 563 acres of opium fields in eastern Myanmar's Shan state, the state-run daily Myanma ...