Pattaya Raid Nets Hong Kong Mafia Member Wanted for Murder

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

A Hong Kong mafia figure linked to a drug dispute killing has been arrested in Pattaya, where he was hiding with his Thai girlfriend. Collaboration between Thai and Hong Kong authorities led to his capture.

 

On 1 April, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau, alongside Hong Kong Interpol, announced the arrest of a key suspect wanted for murder. The incident dates back to 16 March when a Hong Kong resident was fatally attacked in Shatin, Kowloon, due to a drug trafficking disagreement. The suspect, known as Mr. Truong, 25, fled to Thailand after the murder.

 

Hong Kong authorities issued a warrant for Truong, and communicated with Thai officials to track and apprehend him. Following this, the Thai Immigration Bureau began proceedings to revoke his residency.

 

 

 

Investigations revealed Truong's hideout in a rented residence in Pattaya. Thai officers moved in on 27 March, finding him living with his Thai girlfriend. He was subsequently detained and his stay permit was revoked, pending deportation back to Hong Kong.

 

On 31 March, Hong Kong Interpol Chief Ken Lam Wing Ho personally thanked Thai law enforcement for their cooperation and efforts in apprehending Truong.

 

Thailand’s Immigration Bureau reminds property owners to report foreign tenants to avoid fines and emphasises its ongoing crackdown on cross-border crime. Any suspicious activities should be reported to the immigration offices or via their official website.

 

Based on a story by Khaosod

 

-- 2025-04-02

 

 

[Emdog]

And the Thai girlfriend? Is there some law about 'aiding an abetting' in Thailand?

[Gottfrid]

42 minutes ago, Emdog said:

And the Thai girlfriend? Is there some law about 'aiding an abetting' in Thailand?

Do you think that a Hong Kong mafia guy is telling his girlfriend/wife or anybody that he killed a person?

But, of course you needed to put the blame on the Thais.

[sammieuk1]

Were his tattoos done from behind the gate I wonder🤔

 

[StandardIssue]

Well, this is some encouraging news but I have a strong feeling this is not even a dent in this systemic issue of Pattaya attracting all manner of scumbags from across the Earth.

 

-Human trafficking

-drugs

-Scam call centers

-Online gambling

 

what am I missing?

[thaichiro]

British power drinkers….

[PomPolo]

That lock on his gate didn't do him much good

[jaywalker-2]

What a moron.

 

I have tatoos everywhere and no cop will ever find me!

 

Neck tatoos are the best.

 

I despise tatoos.

 

 

 

[Scottie12]

Truong sounds Vietnamese

[Jonathan Swift]

2 hours ago, StandardIssue said:

Well, this is some encouraging news but I have a strong feeling this is not even a dent in this systemic issue of Pattaya attracting all manner of scumbags from across the Earth.

 

-Human trafficking

-drugs

-Scam call centers

-Online gambling

 

what am I missing?

Yourself?

[Luuk Chaai]

3 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Do you think that a Hong Kong mafia guy is telling his girlfriend/wife or anybody that he killed a person?

But, of course you needed to put the blame on the Thais.

are you saying she is just a shy gentle and naive woman ..  doubtful ....

God sakes shaked up with one of " them "  had to know what a  "good fella" he was

so yeah .  give her a big time out as well

[PETERTHEEATER]

I can't make out the motif pattern on his boxers. Must be a Hong Kong triad secret identification......

[RSD1]

From Hong Kong? The tattoos on the man in the image appear to be inspired by traditional Japanese Irezumi. The bold, intricate patterns covering his chest, shoulders, and arms resemble classic Japanese full-body or sleeve tattoos, often associated with Yakuza culture. These designs typically feature mythological creatures, koi fish, samurai, and other elements deeply rooted in Japanese tattoo tradition.

 

His tattoos have swirling patterns, floral elements, and possibly mythical or traditional imagery, further reinforcing the connection to Irezumi. Japanese tattoos are known for their detailed and colorful designs, frequently covering large areas of the body, such as the chest, back, and arms. They often incorporate motifs like koi fish, dragons, and cherry blossoms, all of which align with the style seen here. The use of bold lines and shading also points to this cultural origin.

[spidermike007]

I said in the beginning that the OLOA (open legs, ope arms) visa policy was going to attract members of both the Russian Bratva and the Chinese Triads, so there should be no surprise that they're playing their trade here. The authorities invited them in their utter desperation to increase arrival numbers, now they're paying a price for it. 

[kiwikeith]

5 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Do you think that a Hong Kong mafia guy is telling his girlfriend/wife or anybody that he killed a person?

But, of course you needed to put the blame on the Thais.

She has done nothing wrong if she knew nothing 

[thailand49]

Oh yea!  The good old Sap Sei Kei ( 14K )  Triad from Hong Kong alive and well in Thailand with their open invitation. They been here for a long time now they are growing and growing just wait until the gambling is official. 🤑

[Iron Tongue]

3 hours ago, Scottie12 said:

Truong sounds Vietnamese

 

It is.  Probably ethnic Chinese refugee ejected from Vietnam during the "Boat People" crisis and settled in Kowloon.

And those tats makes him a Japanese Yakuza enforcer, probably at war with the Hong Kong Triads.

Do the Thais only know "mafia" for every criminal?

 

[paul1804]

3 hours ago, Scottie12 said:

Truong sounds Vietnamese

It certainly does sound Vietnamese!

[Jiggo]

8 hours ago, Emdog said:

And the Thai girlfriend? Is there some law about 'aiding an abetting' in Thailand?

Girlfriend? Moll, more like

[Jiggo]

1 hour ago, Iron Tongue said:

 

It is.  Probably ethnic Chinese refugee ejected from Vietnam during the "Boat People" crisis and settled in Kowloon.

And those tats makes him a Japanese Yakuza enforcer, probably at war with the Hong Kong Triads.

Do the Thais only know "mafia" for every criminal?

 

The underpants are not the underpants of a killer, I imagine, as never seen  a killer's shreddies 

[Reddavy]

6 hours ago, thaichiro said:

British power drinkers….

People who post 💩 comments 🤷🏼

[kevin612]

He’s probably Vietnamese , truong 

[BayArea]

12 hours ago, Scottie12 said:

Truong sounds Vietnamese

Truong is Chinese for Zhang. Viet people who carried that surname are mostly Chinese descent. 

It wouldn't surprise me that's the reason the Triad took him in or that he gravitated into the Chines gangs. 

[BayArea]

9 hours ago, Iron Tongue said:

 

It is.  Probably ethnic Chinese refugee ejected from Vietnam during the "Boat People" crisis and settled in Kowloon.

And those tats makes him a Japanese Yakuza enforcer, probably at war with the Hong Kong Triads.

Do the Thais only know "mafia" for every criminal?

 

100% agree on your post!

[hotchilli]

On 4/2/2025 at 4:17 AM, webfact said:

The suspect, known as Mr. Truong, 25, fled to Thailand after the murder.

Seems to be a favoured hiding place.

[StandardIssue]

13 hours ago, RSD1 said:

From Hong Kong? The tattoos on the man in the image appear to be inspired by traditional Japanese Irezumi. The bold, intricate patterns covering his chest, shoulders, and arms resemble classic Japanese full-body or sleeve tattoos, often associated with Yakuza culture. These designs typically feature mythological creatures, koi fish, samurai, and other elements deeply rooted in Japanese tattoo tradition.

 

His tattoos have swirling patterns, floral elements, and possibly mythical or traditional imagery, further reinforcing the connection to Irezumi. Japanese tattoos are known for their detailed and colorful designs, frequently covering large areas of the body, such as the chest, back, and arms. They often incorporate motifs like koi fish, dragons, and cherry blossoms, all of which align with the style seen here. The use of bold lines and shading also points to this cultural origin.

 

Very interesting, I didn't know you could "dust" for tattoo's. I think if we look harder his passport number tattoo'd on his taint.