A Chinese national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice was arrested at a shopping mall in Chiang Mai after overstaying his permission to stay by 72 days, Thai tourist police said.
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Mr. Wang Lin, 47, was detained on 8 May 2026 at Big C Don Chan in Tha Sala subdistrict, Mueang district, Chiang Mai. Officers discovered he had remained in Thailand after his 90 day visa expired on 25 February 2026.
The operation was carried out under orders from Pol Lt Gen Saksira Pueak-am, commissioner of the Tourist Police Bureau, Pol Maj Gen Olar Eiamprapas, commander of Tourist Police Division 2, and Pol Col Phitsanu Triamdee, superintendent of Division 2. Authorities had instructed officers to intensify a crackdown on foreign nationals violating Thai law between 7 and 11 May 2026.
Pol Lt Col Nithipat Bunmak, inspector of Tourist Police Station 1 under Division 2, led the arrest alongside Pol Lt Pricha Kantha and Chiang Mai tourist police officers. Wang was stopped while inside the shopping centre and officers checked his travel documents.
Investigators found he was travelling on passport number EC1887252 and had entered Thailand legally before overstaying his permitted period by more than two months. He was charged under Thailand’s Immigration Act BE 2522 with remaining in the kingdom after permission to stay had expired.
Further checks uncovered that Wang was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice issued by authorities in the People’s Republic of China. The notice relates to allegations of bribing a non-state official. Thai authorities said the discovery came during additional background checks following his arrest for immigration violations. Police did not disclose further details about the alleged bribery case in China.
The suspect was transferred to investigators at Mae Ping Police Station for legal proceedings. Thai police are also coordinating with relevant agencies regarding the international arrest notice and any further action linked to the Chinese request.
The Daily News reported that the case forms part of Thailand’s ongoing campaign against foreign nationals involved in crime, visa violations, and transnational offences. Tourist police and immigration officers have stepped up inspections in major tourist destinations across the country in recent months.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 9 May 2026