A fake birth registration scheme linked to Chinese nationals in Nakhon Ratchasima has expanded to 45 cases, with authorities identifying multiple suspicious entries including six sets of twins. The alleged fraud involves falsified birth documents issued through the civil registration system, raising concerns over identity misuse and illegal benefits.
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The case emerged after Dr Kitipong Pongsurawet, mayor of Pho Klang Subdistrict in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, filed a complaint with local police against municipal registration officials. Initial investigations uncovered 27 fraudulent birth registrations allegedly issued to foreign nationals in exchange for payments worth tens of thousands of baht per case.
Further checks, conducted in coordination with Fort Suranaree Hospital, which had been falsely cited as the place of birth, revealed an additional 18 suspect records. This brings the total to 45 names, all identified as Chinese nationals, with no Thai individuals listed among them.
Authorities noted irregular patterns in the data, including six pairs of twins among the registered names. The registrations were recorded between July and October 2025, with a notable cluster of six births reported in a single month, June 2025.
Immigration officials at Suvarnabhumi Airport have detained two Chinese nationals attempting to leave Thailand. Preliminary checks linked both individuals to addresses used in the fraudulent registrations in Pho Klang, and they are now under formal investigation.
Local officials have expressed concern over the misuse of government systems and the potential national security implications. The hospital involved has pledged full cooperation and confirmed it is conducting its own internal review to verify all records associated with the case.
Dr Kitipong said all relevant agencies are working together to establish the full extent of the network and identify those responsible. Authorities are also preparing to expand the investigation to determine whether additional officials or external actors were involved.
Amarin reported that the case is expected to be referred to anti-corruption authorities, with further legal action likely as evidence is compiled. Investigations are ongoing, and officials say efforts will continue until the network is fully dismantled.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 2 May 2026
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