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UPDATE Charges Filed Over Mae Sot Immigration Riot by Chinese Detainees Pictures courtesy of Khaosod Immigration authorities have filed criminal charges against 15 Chinese nationals accused of leading a violent disturbance at the Tak Immigration Detention Center in Mae Sot late on 9 December 2025. The incident forced officers to deploy armed security personnel, cut the building’s power and use water hoses to regain control. One detainee suffered multiple head lacerations and was transferred to Mae Sot Hospital for treatment. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381366-chinese-detainees-riot-at-thai-border-detention-facility-in-tak/#findComment-20268297

UPDATE Charges Filed Over Mae Sot Immigration Riot by Chinese Detainees Pictures courtesy of Khaosod Immigration authorities have filed criminal charges against 15 Chinese nationals accused of leading a violent disturbance at the Tak Immigration Detention Center in Mae Sot late on 9 December 2025. The incident forced officers to deploy armed security personnel, cut the building’s power and use water hoses to regain control. One detainee suffered multiple head lacerations and was transferred to Mae Sot Hospital for treatment. The unrest broke out at around 23:20 when a fight erupted among detainees held in a controlled area of the facility. The group of 325 Chinese migrants had been detained while awaiting deportation after fleeing Myanmar during a crackdown on scam centres and crossing illegally into Thailand. Officials said the conflict escalated when several detainees incited others to break metal bars using their hands and personal items. Negotiations were attempted using interpreters, but the situation deteriorated quickly. Detainees destroyed an inner door and smashed CCTV cameras in what authorities described as an effort to obstruct monitoring. Fearing further escalation, officers cut electricity to the building and deployed water hoses to disperse the rioters. Pol. Maj. Gen. Sarawut Khonyai, commander of Immigration Division 5, ordered local immigration officers to coordinate with security agencies and prepare fire engines and water equipment as a precaution. Armed security teams moved in as the operation intensified through the night. By 04:30 on 10 December, all detainees had surrendered and the scene was secured. Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanumas Boonyaluck, commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, instructed officers to thoroughly investigate those responsible and pursue charges without leniency due to the severity of destroying government property. Authorities also ordered the separation of key instigators, who will now be held in higher-security detention cells with assistance from local police stations in Tak. Officials confirmed that biometric data from all detainees has been recorded for future blacklisting. The 15 alleged ringleaders have been charged with causing damage to property, an offence carrying a penalty of up to three years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to 60,000 baht, or both. Immigration officials said additional charges would be filed if further assaults or damage are confirmed during the investigation. The riot followed the repatriation of 1,208 Chinese nationals on six charter flights between 1 and 4 December, after Chinese authorities moved to return individuals suspected of involvement in scam operations. Khoasod reported that as the investigation continues, authorities are expected to review security measures at immigration detention centres handling high-risk detainees. Further coordination with Thai and Chinese agencies is anticipated as deportation processing continues. Officials have not yet indicated when remaining detainees will be repatriated. Key Takeaways • Fifteen Chinese detainees have been charged following a riot at the Mae Sot immigration centre. • Authorities used power cuts and water hoses to regain control after CCTV cameras and doors were destroyed. • All detainees have now been processed for biometric identification, with key instigators moved to higher-security cells. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-12-11

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