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Police have arrested a Chinese national wanted by authorities in the People’s Republic of China for corruption linked to hospital procurement, after he fled to Thailand to evade prosecution. The suspect, identified as Mr Song, aged 49, was detained at a house in Soi Krungthep Kreetha 7, Huamark sub-district, Bang Kapi district, Bangkok, on 14 December 2025, following coordination between Thai and Chinese agencies.

 

The arrest was carried out under the direction of Pol Lt Gen Natthasak Chewonasai, commissioner of the Crime Suppression Division, with officers from the Crime Suppression Division and the Immigration Bureau. Mr Song was apprehended pursuant to a Chinese criminal detention order after his passport had been revoked by Chinese authorities, rendering him unlawfully present in the kingdom.

 

The case stems from an investigation by the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Commission of Zhaotong Municipality in Yunnan province. Investigators found that Mr Song had paid bribes on multiple occasions to the director of the People’s Hospital of Zhenxiong County and other related individuals. The payments were allegedly made to secure advantages in the sale of medical supplies and equipment, as well as construction contracts for hospital projects.

 

Chinese authorities determined that the conduct amounted to bid rigging and abuse of official duties, with total losses assessed at more than 60 million yuan, equivalent to approximately 260 million baht. As a result, the case was formally accepted as a criminal matter in China, and a criminal detention order was issued. All of Mr Song’s travel documents were subsequently cancelled.

 

Through cooperation with the Lancang–Mekong Integrated Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation Centre (LMLECC), information was shared with Thai authorities indicating that Mr Song had entered Thailand and was hiding in Bangkok. Thai police gathered evidence and obtained court approval to search the residence where he was ultimately arrested.

 

Following his detention, officers informed Mr Song of an order revoking his permission to remain in Thailand and of an order requiring him to leave the country. He is currently being held in custody while arrangements are made for his deportation and return to the People’s Republic of China to face legal proceedings.

 

Khoasod reported that the case highlights ongoing cross-border cooperation between Thai and Chinese law enforcement agencies in tracking and detaining suspects involved in serious economic crimes who attempt to evade justice by fleeing abroad.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• A 49-year-old Chinese national wanted for hospital bid-rigging was arrested in Bangkok on 14 December 2025.

• Chinese investigators allege losses of more than 60 million yuan, or about 260 million baht, from bribery and procurement fraud.

• Thai authorities have revoked the suspect’s stay and are preparing to deport him to China.

 

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 Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-12-15

 

 

On 12/15/2025 at 3:15 AM, Georgealbert said:

Investigators found that Mr Song had paid bribes on multiple occasions to the director of the People’s Hospital of Zhenxiong County and other related individuals. The payments were allegedly made to secure advantages in the sale of medical supplies and equipment, as well as construction contracts for hospital projects.

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