FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attends the 27th ASEAN-Japan Summit, at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

Thailand is enhancing security measures for tourists to restore confidence among Chinese visitors, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on January 17, after concerns were raised about the safety of travellers following the kidnapping of a Chinese actor.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said the country remains safe for tourists amid reports of a high-profile trafficking of a Chinese actor triggering mass group cancellations ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays.

Thailand sought to dampen safety concerns among potential Chinese tourists on Friday as fears mounted over reported kidnappings on the Thai-Myanmar border. "Though such incidents were not caused by Thai people,

The brief abduction of a Chinese actor who was trafficked into Myanmar to work in a scam camp has rattled travelers from a country that Thailand relies on for tourism.

Thailand has intensified its border security measures in response to recent incidents involving Chinese nationals falling victim to scam operations. The move comes after several high-profile cases

The Thailand Tourist Police App allows tourists to easily communicate with authorities by sending messages, photos, and location data.