The latest crackdowns against accused members of Chinese triads are not just cops routinely chasing after baddies. The much-reported case of Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant, an alleged leader of a Chinese crime syndicate who turned himself in to the police, shows these suspects are not small-time but are well-connected and powerful people.
His case is a glaring example. The 40-year-old Chinese businessman, who runs many businesses, was wanted on an arrest warrant issued by the Bangkok South Criminal Court for illicit drug-related charges. After turning himself in, the court last week denied him bail. Meanwhile, his assets, including a small private jet and luxury cars, have been frozen.
