A group of Uyghurs who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, alarming activists who say the men are at risk of abuse and torture if they are sent back.

A group of Uyghur men who have been detained in Thailand for more than a decade allege that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China , where they would be at risk of abuse and torture,

Alert follows case of Wang Xing, who was rescued from a compound after being lured to a border town by human traffickers.

Chinese citizens coming to Thailand should be vigilant not to fall into the trap of "high-paying recruitment", reminded by the Chinese Embassy in Thailand on Saturday.

Many Chinese tourists are reconsidering their plans to visit Thailand during the upcoming Lunar New Year due to safety concerns following the disappearance of Chinese actor Wang Xing who was later rescued.