Chinese cancel Thai holidays as actor Wang Xing’s kidnapping fuels safety fears

A handout photo from the Royal Thai Police shows Chinese actor Wang Xing being escorted by officers after returning from Myanmar, at the police airport in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday. - Photo: EPA-EFE via SCMP

SHANGHAI/BANGKOK: Many Chinese travellers planning to visit Thailand for the upcoming Lunar New Year have expressed concerns on social media this week and posed blunt questions.

"Is Chiang Mai safe? How can I convince the travel agency to refund expenses if I want to cancel my trip to Thailand?" netizens have asked bluntly.