BANGKOK — Rescued Chinese actor Wang Xing was a victim of human trafficking, Thai police said on Wednesday as authorities prepare to repatriate him to China.

Thai authorities are working with the Chinese Embassy in Thailand to ensure his safe return, which is expected within the next one or two days, said Tatchai Pitaneelaboot, inspector-general of the Royal Thai Police.

Wang was under the care of multidisciplinary teams to ensure his safety and psychological wellbeing, multiple Thai media quoted Tatchai as saying.

Wang was reported missing near the Thai-Myanmar border on Sunday, causing widespread public concern from people in both China and Thailand.

Xinhua