Vindicated Taiwanese actress thanks media, Thailand for the truth

A Taiwanese actress who was shaken down by Bangkok cops and then accused of lying about it thanked Thailand’s people this morning for their help in revealing the truth.

Hours after the metro police bureau reversed its denials and confirmed that its officers had extorted money from Charlene An while she was visiting the capital, the 32-year-old actress took to social media to express her gratitude toward the media and others for her vindication. 

“Granted for the many new Thai friendships made,” she wrote on Instagram. “You have taught me that bravery has no language barriers.”

After going public with her experience and warning her compatriots from going to Thailand, An seemed to have changed her mind about never returning, saying she looked forward to “a better experience in future visits.”

Among those she name-checked was former politico and…