Picture of Chines model Yang Zeqi courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

By Mitch Connor

 

The mysterious disappearance of Chinese model Yang Zeqi near the Thai-Myanmar border has sent shockwaves throughout his home country of China and prompted his father to make a desperate plea to the Government of Thailand for help in locating his son.

 

Accompanied by lawyer Ratchaphon Sirisakhon, Yang’s father approached Police General Kittharath Punpetch, beseeching him to assist in the search for his son, who vanished shortly after arriving in Thailand last month.

 

This unsettling case echoes a similar incident involving Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was trafficked to a scam centre in Myawaddy but returned to Thailand unharmed after four days, albeit with a shaved head.

 

Wang’s ordeal attracted widespread media coverage in China, compelling the Thai government to address growing safety concerns. These fears have reportedly led some Chinese tourists to cancel their travel plans.

 

Yang’s disappearance has captured international attention, according to Police General Thatchai Pitaneelaboot, an inspector-general with the Royal Thai Police. Lawyer Ratchaphon recounted a disturbing video call between Yang and his mother on December 29, where the model appeared anxious and alarmed.

 

 

During the call, conducted via WeChat, Yang wore black, sat at a table, and displayed visible eye injuries. Suspicion arose when it seemed someone else was holding the phone as Yang neither sought help nor showed any signs of distress, implying he was being monitored.

 

Despite the family reporting Yang’s case to the police Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division on January 10, progress has stalled.

 

Bangkok Post reported that Yang’s last known location was somewhere in either Phop Phra or Mae Sot district in Thailand’s Tak province, leaving his current whereabouts a puzzle as his social media went silent. There’s no confirmation if Yang crossed the Moei River into Myanmar.

 

Ratchaphon suspects a sinister network involving Thai, Chinese, and Myanmar nationals in Yang’s disappearance. The lawyer claims to have crucial evidence, including photos of vehicle licence plates, demonstrating how Yang was transported from Suvarnabhumi International Airport in one vehicle, only to be transferred to another.

 

As a family clings to hope and an investigation spans borders, the world watches closely for any clues that might unravel this troubling saga.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-01-17

 

 

The news are now reporting that Paetongtarn to issue safety message to Chinese tourists pleading to come back to Thailand as Thailand is safe,!!  I dont think the chinese are that gullable to belive her, Thailand is NOT safe!!

 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The mysterious disappearance of Chinese model Yang Zeqi near the Thai-Myanmar border has sent shockwaves throughout his home country of China and prompted his father to make a desperate plea to the Government of Thailand for help in locating his son

Thailand the "highway to hell" 

This seems to be a recurring theme over the past 2 years.

Wealthy Chinese kid comes to Thailand and is "kidnapped". Parents recieve ransom demand. Kid turns out to be partying in Bangkok with friends and claims to know nothing about the "kidnapping" (but doesn't explain why they stopped contacting their parents or using social media).

Seems to be a way for rich kids to get a big chunk of daddy's money when he's not being as "generous" as they expect.

 

Or a publicity stunt , supposed to be a model

Maybe check soi 4 BKK shouldn't be too hard to locate.

And in tomorrows news "Chinese man found safe and well in hotel room with 4 ladies claiming amnesia"

5 hours ago, PomPolo said:

Maybe check soi 4 BKK shouldn't be too hard to locate.

And in tomorrows news "Chinese man found safe and well in hotel room with 4 ladies claiming amnesia"

Not necessarily ladies 

 

Is that not his head photoshopped onto another person's body? 

The sex trade is real for both men and women. Hope they find him safe soon. It’s a vicious world out there and there are so many “traps” when you are a young model or actor. 

Back home shaven-headed with his family already.

21 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Back home shaven-headed with his family already.

 

No.

 

Quote

In contrast to Wang Xing, Yang Zeqi was not subjected to having his head shaved. Some online users noticed that Yang Zeqi’s thumbnail had turned black, indicating possible mistreatment.

 

https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/chinese-male-model-yang-zeqi-rescued-after-abduction-in-thailand/

30 minutes ago, CHSB said:

No.

https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/chinese-male-model-yang-zeqi-rescued-after-abduction-in-thailand/

Yes...Bangkok Post.

17 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Yes...Bangkok Post.

 

Please create a link to the article. Of course you will create excuses as to why you cannot.

 

 

On 1/19/2025 at 2:03 PM, CHSB said:

 

Please create a link to the article. Of course you will create excuses as to why you cannot.

 

 

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2942435/missing-chinese-model-returns-home-safely

The actor was found unharmed, but with his head shaved, after going missing earlier this month in Tak province.
 

 

On 1/18/2025 at 6:11 AM, JeffersLos said:

 

Is that not his head photoshopped onto another person's body? 

Nope, it's another person's body merged with his head.....

Speaking with some of my Chinese (online) students, the news is all over China that Thailand is a very dangerous place to visit.....  I countered this by pointing out that Thailand is as safe as houses when compared to Myanmar...

6 hours ago, CHSB said:

23 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Yes...Bangkok Post.

 

Please create a link to the article. Of course you will create excuses as to why you cannot.

No, you can go to Bangkok Post yourself easily enough and read the article, this forum does not permit us to link to the Bangkok Post but, of course, you will create excuses as to why I should, regardless.

6 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2942435/missing-chinese-model-returns-home-safely

The actor was found unharmed, but with his head shaved, after going missing earlier this month in Tak province.
 

Think you owe Liverpool Lou an apology,  or are you not man enough.

Thanks for that support!  Don't know how you got away with posting a link to the Bangkok Post, though, that is not supposed to be permitted here*. 

*EDIT:  No longer applies, apparently.

The restriction of posting content from the Bangkok Post on this forum was removed months ago.

18 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

No, you can go to Bangkok Post yourself easily enough and read the article, this forum does not permit us to link to the Bangkok Post but, of course, you will create excuses as to why I should, regardless.

 

Read what article? Now you don't have any excuse for not posting the article. I look forward to you posting the article in confirmation of your assertion.

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On 1/18/2025 at 7:25 PM, jcmj said:

The sex trade is real for both men and women. Hope they find him safe soon. It’s a vicious world out there and there are so many “traps” when you are a young model or actor. 

 

My heart breaks for young models and actors.   The rest of you lot, youse on you own!

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