BANGKOK — Police in the capital conducted simultaneous operations on October 16, apprehending several Chinese nationals across three separate criminal investigations involving unauthorized business activities, residential burglaries, and organized fraud.
Unlicensed Hostel Concealed Viagra Sales
A multi-agency task force raided two properties in Soi Intharam 49, Din Daeng District, following reports of illegal employment and unauthorized commercial activity. The team included officers from Sutthisan Police Station, the Department of Employment, Immigration Bureau, and Huai Khwang District Office.
Police detained Jinghua, who leased both properties, and Zhihao, identified as an employee. Investigators found one house stocked with unregistered food supplements, pharmaceuticals, and substantial quantities of unlicensed Viagra prepared for customer shipment. The adjacent property had been illegally converted into a hostel and livestreaming studio for selling Buddhist amulets online.
Jinghua maintained the 15,000-baht monthly rentals were legitimate, claiming the accommodations served visiting foreign acquaintances rather than paying guests. Authorities have charged both individuals with unauthorized employment, while district officials will assess potential building code violations.
Serial Burglars Caught at Airport After Two-Day Spree
Don Mueang Police investigators intercepted Li, 38, and Xiaowu, 39, at Suvarnabhumi Airport as the pair prepared to depart Thailand. Officers recovered gold jewelry, Buddhist amulets, Buddha statues, cash, and commemorative banknotes linking them to two residential break-ins.
Both burglaries occurred on October 14 in the Soi Soranakorn area. The first victim discovered their home ransacked around 9:30 p.m., with CCTV showing intruders scaling the fence and forcing entry through the rear door. Hours earlier, at approximately 8:30 p.m., three suspects struck a nearby residence on Soi Soranakorn 9. Security footage captured two climbing the perimeter wall while a third stood watch. The 10-minute burglary netted 28 items worth over 310,000 baht ($9,545) from a safe.
Investigation revealed the suspects arrived October 13 and booked departure flights for October 15. Li rented a vehicle to conduct surveillance across Don Mueang, Sai Mai, Bang Khen, Huai Khwang, and areas near Pathum Thani.
“They operated in groups of three, splitting stolen goods immediately to minimize detection risk,” an investigator explained. “We’re pursuing the third member and suspect multiple additional crimes.”
Fraud Ring Supervisor Arrested Managing Money Mule Network
The Technology Crime Suppression Division apprehended Zeng, 40, on Ratchadaphisek Road while he supervised five Thai nationals withdrawing cash from Din Daeng area ATMs.
The Chinese national had been wanted since September 5 on charges including organized crime participation, fraud, computer-related offenses, money laundering conspiracy, and illegal entry. Victims reported losing more than 640,000 baht to the network.
Zeng admitted orchestrating cash withdrawals through Thai accomplices before delivering proceeds to a Chinese gang leader operating in Huai Khwang. He confessed to illegally crossing into Thailand through the Golden Triangle region in Chiang Rai specifically to manage this operation.
Police are working to identify and arrest the network’s leadership and remaining members.
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