‘I feel very safe here’: Chinese nationals in Thailand debunk online claims fanning scam trafficking fears

Laura Buciu

Chinese nationals and travel operators who spoke to CNA said the reality on the ground is “very different” and urged travellers to look beyond sensational things being said online. CHIANG MAI: It was the seventh time that Qin Zi, a 64-year-old semi-retiree from Suzhou city in eastern China, had travelled to Chiang Mai for leisure - hopping on a five-hour flight to meet friends and spend time at a health and wellness resort, swimming and relaxing. “Personally, I feel safe here,” she told CNA in