February 22, 2023
1 min read

Thailand revokes visa of another Chinese ‘triad’ leader

Chinese Yu Xinqi, chairman of the Shaanxi Association in Thailand, was taken in and questioned by Thai immigration police on Friday…reports Asian Lite News

Thailand’s police have revoked the visa of a man from China for allegedly being involved in illegal immigration of people from their country into Bangkok, The Bangkok Post reported.

Chinese Yu Xinqi, chairman of the Shaanxi Association in Thailand, was taken in and questioned by Thai immigration police on Friday for allegedly founding and running a shady business network in the country. This move came after Move Forward Party’s MP Rangsiman Rome exposed that another Chinese triad leader was allegedly involved in a shady business network similar to Chinese businessman Chaiyanat “Tuhao” Kornchayanant during a House debate on Wednesday. He identified the suspect as Yu, according to The Bangkok Post.

Earlier, Rangsiman was told by former massage parlour tycoon and politician Chuvit Kamolvisit that the suspect founded the Shaanxi Association, located in the jurisdiction of the Kannayao police, as a front for triad activity.

On Friday, Immigration Bureau (IB) Commissioner Police Lieutenant General Pakphumpipat Sajjaphan said that Yu was detained under the Immigration Act after the police found his inappropriate behaviour regarding establishing an unlicensed association or illegal one. The IB has already revoked his visa.

According to the IB chief, Yu held a retirement visa and has stayed in the kingdom for two years. He later submitted a request under immigration criteria to stay for another year in Chon Buri province. This type of visa is issued to foreigners aged 50 years or over who wish to stay in Thailand, as per the reports in The Bangkok Post.

In Thailand, such cases have become so common. In January, Thailand’s Police detained 19 suspects allegedly involved in an illicit business syndicate linked to Chinese businessman Chaiyanant “Tuhao” Kornchayanant.

The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) said that the 19 people detained were among suspects listed in 37 arrest warrants issued by the Bangkok South Criminal Court, reported The Bangkok Post. (ANI)

ALSO READ: China slams US Senate resolution on ‘spy balloon’

Previous Story

Mars rover status unknown as China marks 2nd year of mission

Next Story

‘Ex-army generals proposed to bring TTP back to Pakistan’

Latest from -Top News

Pakistan’s Shadow War in Balochistan

At least 50 killed by Pakistan-backed death squads in Balochistan in April, says HRCB — toll expected to rise in May….reports Asian Lite News The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) reported

Russia, Ukraine Resume Talks

The upcoming talks follow a significant hiatus in diplomatic engagement between the two nations, which have been locked in a brutal conflict since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 Russia and

UN Pays Tribute to Indian Soldiers

Thursday was observed as the 77th UN Peacekeepers Day, honouring the work of 61,353 peacekeepers, of whom 5,375 hailed from India….reports Asian Lite News Brigadier Amitabh Jha and Havildar Sanjay Singh, who

Modi’s New Warfare Playbook

Modi has upended the old playbook and India and Pakistan are entering dangerous new territory where nuclear deterrence is no longer a guarantee against conventional conflict…writes Collins Chong Yew Keat The India-Pakistan

World needs Dubai’s ambition: Morgan

Piers Morgan has hailed Dubai’s transformation as an example of what visionary leadership can achieve. British broadcaster Piers Morgan has praised the extraordinary ambition and vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin
Go toTop

Don't Miss

China revises Covid-19 test prices

The administration requires all provincial-level regions to complete the price

China offers aid to SL after India’s back to back support

The Chinese Embassy in Colombo in a tweet said that