Chinese Online Gambling Suspect Arrested in Bangkok
Chinese Online Gambling Suspect Arrested in Bangkok
BANGKOK, November 13, 2026 — Thai immigration police have arrested a 41-year-old Chinese man wanted by authorities in China for allegedly operating a major online gambling business, after locating him in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit-Ekkamai area.
The suspect, identified only as Mr Liu, was detained at a convenience store near a condominium after more than five days of undercover surveillance, Immigration Division 1 said. Police said he had left his residence to purchase food when officers moved in.
The arrest followed information provided by the Chinese Embassy in Thailand through the Royal Thai Police Foreign Affairs Division. Chinese authorities had issued a warrant accusing Liu of operating an illegal gambling establishment.
Visa Revoked Before Arrest
Immigration Bureau Commissioner Lieutenant General Noppasin Poolsawat ordered action against foreign criminal groups and other foreigners considered undesirable, in line with government and police policy, officials said.
The investigation was directed by Deputy Immigration Bureau Commissioners Major Generals Cherngron Rimpadi and Thanit Thaiwatsaramas, together with Immigration Division 1 Commander Major General Kongchate Liangsumprasit.
Following the investigation, Immigration Division 1 revoked Liu’s permission to remain in Thailand before his arrest.
Gambling Website Reportedly Had More Than 4,000 Accounts
During questioning, Liu allegedly admitted owning an online gambling website in China called Huangguan Internet.
Police said the platform had more than 4,000 user accounts and generated turnover exceeding 50 billion baht.
According to police, Liu told investigators that he initially participated in online football betting before becoming a partner in a high-value football gambling operation. He later fled to Thailand.
Police said he had entered Thailand legally on a visa and subsequently kept a low profile in the Sukhumvit-Ekkamai area.
Liu has been transferred to Immigration Bureau Investigation Division 3 for detention and further processing ahead of his deportation to China.
