At 12:50 p.m. on January 7, authorities confirmed the discovery of Chinese actor Xing Xing, who had been reported missing since January 3. He was located in Shwe Kokko, Myanmar, and arrangements have been made for his return to Thailand.
According to security sources, Xing Xing was found in the company of Major Maung Win, under the command of Colonel Maung Chit Thu. Major Maung Win stated that coordination between Myanmar and Thai immigration authorities has been completed, and Xing Xing is expected to cross back into Thailand via the Friendship Bridge 1 no later than 2:00 p.m. today.
Preliminary reports indicate that Xing Xing told Major Maung Win he had crossed into Myanmar to visit relatives in Shwe Kokko.