Taiwanese Fugitive Arrested in Chon Buri Over Drugs Charges

Immigration police have arrested a 28-year-old Taiwanese man in Chon Buri after he allegedly fled serious criminal charges in Taiwan, including drug trafficking and sexual assault. The suspect, identified as Mr Huang, was found hiding in a pool villa in Na Jomtien and had overstayed his visa by 748 days. Authorities say his arrest removes a potentially dangerous transnational offender from the community.

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The operation took place on 18 March 2026 at around 17:30, led by investigators from the Immigration Bureau under the direction of Pol Lt Gen Phanumart Boonyalak. Officers acted on intelligence that a foreign national matching the suspect’s description was staying in the area. Upon inspection, they confirmed his visa had expired more than two years earlier.

Further coordination with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand revealed Mr Huang is a wanted individual in Taiwan with three major criminal cases. These include two drug-related offences involving the distribution of narcotics disguised as coffee sachets containing substances such as amphetamine, ketamine, and nimetazepam. He is also accused in a sexual assault case involving the drugging of a female university student, for which he had already been sentenced to eight years and ten months in prison before fleeing to Thailand.

Authorities have charged him with overstaying his visa and transferred him to investigators at Na Jomtien Police Station for legal proceedings under Thai law. Officials emphasised that the arrest aligns with ongoing efforts to crack down on foreign nationals who pose a threat to public safety. The case highlights concerns over Thailand being used as a refuge by international fugitives.

Naewna reported that authorities are now coordinating with Taiwanese officials to arrange Mr Huang’s deportation so he can serve his sentence. The Immigration Bureau reiterated its commitment to preventing transnational criminals from using Thailand as a base for further offences.

Pictures courtesy of Naewna

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Naewna 20 Mar 2026

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