Uighurs in Thailand Launch Hunger Strike Against Deportation to China

Chinese actor Wang Xing has been identified as a victim of human trafficking after being lured to Myanmar under false pretenses of a job opportunity in Thailand. Wang disappeared near the border and was later found and rescued by Thai police, who documented his ordeal.
Wang was reportedly approached with a promise of a casting role with a major Thai entertainment company, but instead was taken across the border into Myanmar, where he was forced to participate in online scam operations. Authorities believe he was one of many victims, as he reported that around 50 other Chinese individuals were in the same situation, all having had their heads shaved and living in fear.
The area where Wang was found is notorious for being a hub of criminal activities, including online scams that have enslaved many individuals in Southeast Asia. The Thai police have confirmed that initial investigations, including chat logs from Wang's phone, support his account of deception and captivity.
Following the incident, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra noted that the government is actively working to manage the situation's impact on Thailand’s reputation as a safe tourist destination.