The kidnapping of Chinese actor Wang Xing in Thailand has triggered a wave of trip cancellations among Chinese tourists planning to visit the country during the Chinese New Year. Chinese tourists are massively canceling trips to Thailand amid growing safety concerns following the kidnapping of well-known actor Wang Xing.

According to CNBC, there was a 15.6% decline in trip bookings to Thailand from 13 January to 20 January. Chinese tourists are choosing destinations other than Southeast Asia The decline in interest in Thailand also affects other Southeast Asian countries,

Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as concerns over the kidnapping of actor Wang Xing continue to reverberate through the country.