
BANGKOK — Another Chinese father has sought help from Thai police to locate his son, a model who disappeared after traveling to Thailand. This follows the cases of Wang Xing, the Chinese actor, and another father searching for his 21-year-old daughter from Jiangsu province, whom Thai police later rescued from Myanmar.
Mr. Y. Haitao came with Thai lawyer Rachaphon Sirisakhon to submit a letter to Police General Kittirat Panpetch, the National Police Chief, on January 16 at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters.
Haitao explained that his son arrived in Thailand on December 21, 2024, flying from Beijing to Suvarnabhumi Airport. The last communication with him was on December 29, 2024, when he made a WeChat video call to his mother. During the call, he appeared anxious and distressed, with visible bruising around his eyes, leading his father to suspect physical abuse.
The father noted unusual behavior during the video call – his son kept his hands on the table throughout the conversation instead of holding the phone, suggesting someone else might have been holding it. When asked if his son requested help during the call, the father said there were no explicit requests or signals for assistance, believing his son was under surveillance and possibly being held against his will.
The family filed a report with the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) on January 10. While authorities have begun coordinating with relevant agencies, there has been no progress in locating Yang, and it’s unclear whether he remains in Thailand or has left the country.
The last known location of Zheqi, shared with his girlfriend and friends, showed him in the Phop Phra district near Mae Sot, Tak province, though it’s uncertain if he has crossed the border. His social media accounts remain inactive.

Haitao mentioned this was his son’s first overseas work assignment, arranged through social media for Thai entertainment work. Initially, he wasn’t concerned, given Thailand’s reputation for safety and hospitality. However, his son’s disappearance has caused great worry.
Rachaphon believes the case involves Thai, Chinese, and Myanmar nationals. Vehicle registration photos found in Yang Zhe Qi’s possession show Thai-registered vehicles. He suggests that tracking these vehicles and their owners could provide valuable leads. He emphasizes the need for cooperation between Thai, Chinese, and Myanmar authorities, as the case spans all three countries.
They have asked the Prime Minister and Royal Thai Police, along with relevant agencies, to follow the case. Current evidence includes photos of two transfer vehicles – one that picked up Zheqi from Suvarnabhumi Airport before switching to another vehicle at an unknown location – and various photos Zheqi shared with his friends.
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