Chinese human-smuggling suspect found in Bangkok as Thailand revokes visa
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thai police and immigration officers detained a 40-year-old Chinese national in Bangkok after he was identified as a key suspect in an alleged cross-border human-smuggling network linked to China and Myanmar.
Safety fears cut Thailand’s Chinese tourist forecast to 7 million, says ATTA
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
ATTA has cut its 2026 Chinese tourist arrival forecast from 9 million to 7 million, citing safety concerns, ransom and disappearance reports, scam-linked crime fears and rising travel costs.
Police expand case against Chinese arms suspect to seven probes, arrest 11 people
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Thai police have expanded the case against Chinese suspect Mingchen Sun into seven investigations, arresting 11 people and linking the network to weapons, explosives, cybercrime and more than 815 million baht in alleged damage.
Corrections Dept explains Chinese arsenal suspect’s ICU transfer
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
The Corrections Department says Chinese weapons suspect Mingchen Sun was rushed to the ICU after suffering a seizure and losing consciousness two hours after entering prison.