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Chinese suspect held in Bangkok after 100,000-baht border crossing
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A Chinese man was arrested in Bangkok after allegedly paying 100,000 baht to enter Thailand illegally by crossing a river from Laos. Immigration officers detained him at a restaurant in the RCA entertainment district following a tip-off about foreigners suspected of entering the country without permission.
Key facts
- A Chinese man was arrested in Bangkok after allegedly paying 100,000 baht to enter Thailand illegally by crossing a river from Laos
- The suspect, identified as 37 year old Chang Ping, was arrested on Saturday, October 17, by investigators from the Immigration Bureau’s Investigation Division.
- He told officers that he had used Telegram to contact people who arranged transport and assisted with his journey, paying approximately 100,000 baht for the arrangement.
- According to Thai Tabloid, officers visited the restaurant in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district after receiving information that undocumented foreign nationals had been gathering in the area.
Summary
The suspect, identified as 37 year old Chang Ping, was arrested on Saturday, October 17, by investigators from the Immigration Bureau’s Investigation Division.
According to Thai Tabloid, officers visited the restaurant in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district after receiving information that undocumented foreign nationals had been gathering in the area.