Chinese National Murdered in Chiang Mai Ransom Plot

CHIANGMAI, July 15 (TNA) – Thai police are escalating efforts against “grey Chinese” gangs in Chiang Mai, preparing more charges and warrants after a Chinese national was kidnapped, murdered, and his body dumped in a forest.

Police Region 5 commander ordered an urgent probe into “grey Chinese” individuals suspected of illicit operations under student visas.

The investigation focuses on Hukang, a Chinese friend who reportedly lured the victim, Yang, from Laos to Chiang Mai for a “grey business” meeting with suspects Xang and Wang. Yang was then killed at a rented house in Hang Dong; his body was found in Mae Rim. Hukang is believed complicit, having allegedly made ransom calls.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Worapong Khamlue confirmed charges will include kidnapping, murder, and concealing a corpse. Xang, the arrested house owner, faces additional charges. The alleged killer, Wang, has reportedly fled to Cambodia.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Kritthaphon Yisakhon, Police Region 5 commander, reiterated that both victim and suspects were involved in cross-border human trafficking and call center scams. He has mandated a swift identification and prosecution of all “grey Chinese” using student visas for illegal activities in Chiang Mai. -819 (TNA)