Chinese embassy backs Thai crackdown on crime The Chinese embassy in Bangkok says it supports efforts by Thailand to deal with Chinese nationals involved in illegal activities in the kingdom. Bangkok Post · Mar 2, 2023
Paetongtarn hits back at critics Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Pheu Thai Party's chief adviser on public participation and innovation, on Friday said she is ready to be the kingdom's next prime minister if given the chance. Bangkok Post · Feb 18, 2023
Prayut hits back at triads jibe Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday hit back at the opposition over the granting of Thai citizenship to Chinese-born businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant, saying it was the Yingluck Shinawatra government that endorsed his naturalisation. Bangkok Post · Feb 16, 2023
Police reform an unmitigated failure Bribery, extortion, graft, abuse of power, a hand in illegal businesses — you name it, these are just a few of the sins committed by numerous bad cops. And quite a few of the offenders rank in the upper echelons of the police force, which is stripping public confidence and… Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2023
'We're on the triads' trail' Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) commissioner, Pol Lt Gen Thiti Saengsawang, has insisted police are handling a case related to a Chinese criminal syndicate transparently and in line with the law. Bangkok Post · Feb 1, 2023
Senior cops face B9.5m graft investigation The Royal Thai Police (RTP) will investigate the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) deputy commissioner and deputy chief of the Patrol and Special Operation Division (PSD) regarding a 9.5-million-baht graft charge. Bangkok Post · Jan 20, 2023
Multiple charges against 'Tuhao' and others The attorney-general has pressed multiple charges related to narcotics, organised transnational crime, money-laundering and more against Chinese businessman Chaiyanat “Tuhao” Kornchayanant and 40 others. Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2023
Chuvit: All 'Tuhao' reward money would go to hospitals Former massage parlour tycoon Chuvit Kamolvisit could see a reward of hundreds of millions of baht for exposing the activities of Chinese gangs in Thailand, but if he receives any money, the entire sum will go to hospitals, he says. Bangkok Post · Jan 14, 2023
'Tuhao' case report sent to prosecutors Police forwarded their investigation report to prosecutors on Friday concerning a narcotics and money laundering case brought against businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant and scores of other suspects. Bangkok Post · Jan 14, 2023
Six officers sacked over 'Tuhao' links Six police, including the wife of businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant, have been dismissed amid an investigation into their alleged involvement in Chinese gangs and the illicit drugs trade. Bangkok Post · Jan 13, 2023
Officials squirm amid Chuvit's Triad exposé What began in late October as a raid on a Bangkok night entertainment venue operating beyond the legal hours has now grown into one of the country's biggest corruption scandals. Bangkok Post · Jan 8, 2023
Senators to probe links between Amlo and Tuhao The Senate committee on the Promotion of Good Governance will investigate supposed connections between two executives of the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) and alleged triad boss Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant. Bangkok Post · Dec 31, 2022
'Triad boss Tuhao' to face money laundering charges Prosecutors plan to press money laundering charges against Chinese businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant by the end of the week, according to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). Bangkok Post · Dec 27, 2022
Criminal charges laid against 10 suspects in triad case Public prosecutors have laid several charges against 10 suspects in cases linke to Chinese businessman and alleged triad leader Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant, according to the Office of the Attorney-General. Bangkok Post · Dec 26, 2022
Bangkok Post · Dec 26, 2022 Cops will seek to extend Tuhao's wife's detention Police will ask the court to extend the detention of the wife of Chinese businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant for further questioning.
Bangkok Post · Dec 24, 2022 Crimes that rocked the nation in 2022 As the New Year approaches, the 'Bangkok Post' takes the opportunity to select five crime stories that both captivated and shocked the nation during the past 12 months.
Bangkok Post · Dec 24, 2022 Tuhao's wife faces money-laundering charges Police have arrested the police colonel wife of alleged Chinese triad leader Chaiyanat “Tuhao” Kornchayanant, who is accused of involvement in the drug trade, and six other people in Bangkok.
Bangkok Post · Dec 23, 2022 Chuvit presses OAG on money laundering case Former politician and massage parlour tycoon Chuvit Kamolvisit on Friday submitted more evidence to the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG), asking it to press a charge of money laundering against Chinese businessman and suspected triad boss Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant.
Bangkok Post · Dec 20, 2022 Ex-Amlo chief 'can face probe' The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) can still launch an investigation into alleged connections between the former chairman of the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) and an alleged triad boss despite his resignation, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday.
Bangkok Post · Dec 16, 2022 The shadow of Tuhao Right on cue, activist Srisuwan Janya, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Constitution, went to the Election Commission on Dec 6 to file a petition calling on the poll regulator to seek the dissolution of two major parties in connection with the high-profile Chinese criminal syndicate allegedly…
Bangkok Post · Dec 15, 2022 DSI to take up ‘Tuhao’ triads case The Department of Special Investigation will take up the triads case involving Chinese businessman Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Thursday.
Bangkok Post · Dec 14, 2022 OAG to oversee triad case The Attorney-General on Wednesday signed an order for a prosecution team to take charge of the police's investigation into a Chinese criminal syndicate linked to Chinese businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant.
Bangkok Post · Dec 13, 2022 Authorities widen probe into 'Tuhao' Chinese businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant will likely face more charges as police secure evidence of his alleged role in a scheme organising Chinese people to travel to Thailand for illegal purposes, said national police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas on Tuesday.
Bangkok Post · Dec 12, 2022 Police chief to take over 'Tuhao' probe National police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas said he will take charge of the investigation into a criminal syndicate linked to Chinese businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant.
Bangkok Post · Dec 9, 2022 Luxury resort, cars worth B3bn seized from alleged triad boss Tuhao Authorities have seized a luxury resort and cars, worth about 3 billion baht in all, from alleged Chinese triad boss Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant, who is accused of involvement in the drug trade.