The Latest Breaking News from Chuwit Kamolvisit

Thailand's promised cannabis bonanza disappoints as politicians trade blame

Thailand's decriminalisation of cannabis has delighted its fans, alarmed some health experts and has increasingly disappointed farmers who have been undercut by illegal imports, sending a promise of a new bonanza crop up in smoke.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2023

Immigration to tighten visa rules

The Immigration Bureau will tighten its visa extension rules to prevent foreign criminals from establishing businesses in the country, its chief said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Dec 9, 2022

Inquiry into Immigration-triad links

An inquiry panel has been set up to look into the allegation that former senior Immigration Bureau (IB) officers took bribes in exchange for approving visa applications for Chinese nationals entering Thailand, national police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas said.

Bangkok Post · Dec 8, 2022

Ex-cop, 2 women face questioning about triad assets

Police have summoned a former police officer and two women for questioning about the hidden assets of alleged Chinese triad leader “Tuhao", who is accused of involvement in the drug trade.

Bangkok Post · Dec 2, 2022

ONCB seizes drug suspect’s jet

The Office of Narcotics Control Board has seized a private jet and other assets belonging to Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant, an alleged leader of a Chinese crime group under investigation over his links to the drug trade.

Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2022

ONCB confirms jet seizure in U-turn

The Office of Narcotics Control Board has seized a private jet and other assets belonging to Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant, an alleged leader of a Chinese crime syndicate under investigation over his links to the drug trade.

Bangkok Post · Nov 27, 2022

Chinese businessman 'Tuhao' reports to police, denies charges

A Chinese businessman dubbed "Tuhao" turned himself in to Bangkok police on Wednesday to answer allegations of involvement in the illicit drug trade.

Bangkok Post · Nov 23, 2022

Chuwit hands 'triad details' to ministry

Former politician and massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit has urged the Justice Ministry to probe major Chinese triad gangs believed to be laundering money through "grey businesses" in the country.

Bangkok Post · Nov 21, 2022

Mafia boss 'not on private jet'

A private jet reportedly used to help a Chinese mafia boss escape arrest and flee the country is at Bo Fai airfield in Prachuap Khiri Khan and never left Thailand, according to the air force.

Bangkok Post · Nov 21, 2022

Mafia boss 'not on private jet'

A private jet reportedly used to help a Chinese mafia figure escape arrest and flee the country is being serviced at Bo Fai airfield in Prachuap Khiri Khan and never left Thailand, according to the air force.

Bangkok Post · Nov 18, 2022