Thai Police Save Chinese Actor Wang Xing from Alleged Human Trafficking Network in Myanmar
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On January 7th, 2025, Thai authorities successfully rescued Chinese actor Wang Xing, also known as XingXing, who had been trafficked to Myanmar after disappearing from Mae Sot, Tak, on January 3rd.
Wang Xing,...
Thailand Welcomes Back Chinese Visitors, Driving Post-Pandemic Recovery
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On January 6th, 2025, the South China Morning Post reported that Thailand’s eased visa rules for Chinese tourists significantly boosted foreign arrivals in 2024, with numbers rising 26% from the previous year.
The...
Thai Police Bust Chinese Call Center Scam Operation in Luxury Bangkok Condo
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At 4:00 PM on December 20th, 2024, Thai authorities arrested six Chinese nationals involved in an international call center fraud operation in a luxury condominium on Ratchadapisek Road, Huai Khwang, Bangkok.
The suspects,...
Chinese Tourists Lead Thailand Visitor Numbers, Pushing Total to 30 Million
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Thailand has welcomed over 30 million international visitors this year, with Chinese tourists leading the way, as the country's high season kicks off.
The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported that from January...
APEC 2024: Thailand and China Commit to Expanding Trade, Innovation, and Clean Energy Cooperation
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At 10:00 AM (local time in Lima, Peru) on November 15th, 2024, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Summit.
The...
Thailand and China Strengthen Diplomatic Ties During High-Level Visit
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On October 23, 2024, Deputy Leader of the Pheu Thai Party and Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, Chusak Sirinil, along with party members, welcomed Chen Gang, Secretary of the Communist Party of...
Chinese Ambassador Discusses ASEAN Summit Success, Announces Giant Panda Gift for Diplomatic Anniversary
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At 11:00 AM on October 16th, 2024, H.E. Mr. Han Zhiqiang, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Thailand, paid a courtesy visit to Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra following their official...
Thailand Sees Tourist Boom Despite Floods, 200,000 Chinese Visitors in One Week
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On October 7th, 2024, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), provided an optimistic forecast for Q4 of 2024 (October–December), anticipating continued growth in international tourist arrivals despite...
Up to 183,000 Chinese Tourists Expected in Thailand for Holiday, Boosting Revenue
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On October 2nd, 2024, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), predicted a significant increase in Chinese tourist arrivals during China's National Day holiday from October 1st to...
Chinese National Day Tourist Numbers Expected to Fall Due to Bad Weather in Thailand
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The number of Chinese tourists to Thailand during the Chinese National Day holiday is expected to fall short of expectations due to bad weather and changing travel behaviors, according to Mr. Sanphet Supabornsatien,...