BANGKOK – Thai authorities are preparing to extradite She Zhijiang, a 43-year-old Chinese-Cambodian national wanted for operating illegal casinos in China, following the Constitutional Court’s unanimous ruling that the extradition law does not violate the constitution.
The verdict clears the path for prosecutors to expedite the handover of She Zhijiang (佘智江), who faces charges under China’s Criminal Code for casino operations. He is currently detained at Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok awaiting transfer to Chinese authorities.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Prawut Wongsinin, Director-General of the Department of Corrections, revealed that administrative procedures for the extradition involve coordination between Chinese authorities, prosecutors, and representatives from the Royal Thai Police. “Once all preparations are complete, coordination will extend to the Department of Corrections,” he said.
“We have been in continuous contact with the Foreign Affairs Department and the Office of the Attorney General. We understand this case will be expedited given the significance of the suspect,” Prawut stated. However, he declined to disclose specific dates or times for security reasons, citing concerns about potential rescue attempts or unforeseen incidents.
The Department of Corrections has executed similar procedures before, most recently on July 18, 2025, when Zhou Jinghua (also known as Zhou Chanling), a Chinese national detained at the Central Women’s Correctional Institution, was extradited to China.
“The standard procedure involves a police transport van with representatives from the Royal Thai Police collecting the suspect from the prison. Alternatively, if requested, the Department of Corrections can escort the suspect. The primary principle is ensuring full security throughout the process,” Prawut explained.
International Notoriety
She Zhijiang, convicted in China and a fugitive until his arrest by Thai police in August 2022, has been linked to human trafficking, extortion, and cyber scam operations. Known as Tang Kriang Kai, the Chinese-Cambodian tycoon was sanctioned for developing Shwe Kokko’s Yatai New City in partnership with Saw Chit Thu, chief of the KNA (formerly Karen Border Guard Force).
According to the U.S. Treasury, the pair transformed a small village into a resort city infamous for gambling, prostitution, drug trafficking, and international scam operations targeting victims worldwide, including U.S. citizens.
The case gained international attention in January 2025 when She Zhijiang alleged inhumane treatment in Thai prison—claims firmly denied by then-Justice Minister Thawee Sodsong.
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