Chinese

With the Chinese New Year wrapping up, those who venture out onto Thailand’s streets will see just how much the country’s history has been shaped by China . Modern-day Thai people are thought to have emigrated from China over 1,000 years ago. The Tai ethnicity originally consisted of those who spoke a common Tai language. Those same people migrated from China down through Southeast Asia, with many ending up calling their newly-discovered land “home.” As they initially settled in Thailand’s northern areas, they eventually spread throughout the kingdom, making up the majority of the Thai population today. Related news Australian tourist dies at famous cave in Krabi 16 hours ago New bill to legalise sex work proposed 16 hours ago Thailand’s second-largest ethnic group, however, is thought to have the most influence on the country. That group consists of those whose ancestors were Chinese traders that came to the Kingdom of … [Read more...] about Why so many Thais have Chinese ancestry

Free shuttle bus from Yaowarat to Khao San for Chinese New Year The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is providing tourists with free shuttle buses between Yaowarat Road and Khao San Road from tomorrow until January 23 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Related news Sea turtle eggs continue to pop up across Phang Nga 4 hours ago Tourists rescued from capsized boat headed for Phuket 10 hours ago Deputy Bangkok Governor Wissanu Subsomphon announced yesterday that the BMA would temporarily operate a Yaowarat-Khao San Road BMA Feeder to facilitate tourists and reduce traffic jams during the Chinese Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year. The BMA Feeder shuttle buses will be available for free from tomorrow, January 20 to Monday, January 23 from noon until midnight. The route starts at เยาวราช Road and ends at Khao San Road. For the return trip, the bus departs from Khao San Road, and ends at Yaowarat … [Read more...] about BMA Provides Free Shuttle Bus Service During Chinese New Year | Thailand News Today

PHOTO: Three Chinese nationals were arrested for kidnapping and extortion. (via BKK Post) Police arrested three Chinese nationals in Thailand for allegedly kidnapping and extorting about 3.2 million baht from a Chinese woman. Officers arrested two men and a woman at a hotel in the Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo province. A 23 year old Chinese woman studying for a bachelor’s degree filed a complaint with the Thong Lor police on Friday. In it, she claimed she had been abducted by a Chinese girl she had recently met with the help of two Chinese men. Though their identities were not released, the three Chinese nationals were arrested this morning and are currently being held for further investigation at Thong Lor police station in Bangkok. According to the victim’s story, she went to dinner in Ekamai with the Chinese girl on March 16. After dinner the woman brought her to a black Toyota Alphard parked nearby. Things changed suddenly when a knife-wielding … [Read more...] about Police nab 3 Chinese nationals for kidnapping, extortion

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The Pentagon has been tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon which flew over sensitive areas in Montana in recent days, apparently the latest of several such incursions. President Biden reportedly proposed that the intruder be shot down , but the Pentagon opposed this action, citing the risk of civilian casualties. In fact, bringing down this type of balloon may be extremely difficult, as it is likely to be highly resistant to the available weapons. It may look fragile, but the sheer size and construction of a stratospheric balloon makes it all but invulnerable. There is also the problem of getting to it. Such balloons ride high in the stratosphere , far above the airliners. They do this to take advantage of the change in wind direction with altitude to steer themselves to where they are needed like sailing ships, then circling above a point of interest. The U.S. military has its own stratospheric spy … [Read more...] about Busting That Chinese Spy Balloon Is Harder Than You Think (Updated: ‘Well That Was Easy’)

Police arrested a Chinese man before he boarded a flight out of Thailand last night. He is one of three men who abducted a Chinese woman and her brother-in-law in Pattaya on Monday for a ransom of 4.7 million baht. The two hostages were saved by police and returned home at 2am today. On Monday, 33 year old Ma Mingshan from China reported to the police that his 33 year old wife San Qi Qiang and his 50 year old brother were abducted from their Nissan car on Pornpranimit 21 Road, on their way back from dropping his three year old son at school. Dashcam footage from another vehicle recorded a motorbike cutting in front of the victims’ Nissan, forcing it to stop. San and her brother were ushered into a Mitsubishi car. The Nissan was found abandoned on Monday night. Ma was contacted by the kidnappers via WeChat, who demanded one million yuan (4.7 million baht) ransom for the release of his brother and wife. He said he transferred money to the kidnappers. Related news … [Read more...] about Police nab Chinese kidnapper at airport before he flees Thailand, 2 hostages saved

A Chinese woman has reportedly been abducted in Pattaya as she went to get her child from school. The suspects have allegedly demanded a 4.7 million baht ransom in exchange for her freedom. Her husband, Ma Mingshan, filed a complaint with the police, saying his 33 year old wife, Shan Qi Qiang, was abducted. The 33 year old man said he didn’t know the identities of the abductors but they allegedly forced their way into her SUV as she went to get her three year old son from school. According to the Pattaya News, Mingshan says the abductors stole her Nissan Terra as well and then contacted him via WeChat and ordered him to transfer 1 million yuan (4.7 million baht). He told police that the abductors called him many times demanding that he pay in stable cryptocurrency. He says he transferred about 17,140 baht already. The abduction took place at Soi Chaiyaporn Pranimit 21. Police say they are working with Mingshan to rescue his wife. Police say she is safe as the … [Read more...] about Chinese woman in Pattaya abducted, 4.7 million baht ransom demanded

Din Daeng Police Station apprehended three police officers from Immigration Division 1 yesterday following allegations made by a Thai woman that they kidnapped and extorted 1 million baht from a Chinese man . The three suspects denied the accusations, and one officer involved in the incident is currently on the run. According to the complaint filed by a 38 year old Thai woman, Namee Saelee, on Monday, March 20, six Royal Thai Police (RTP) officers kidnapped her and her Chinese employer, 62 year old man named Qi, on March 10. Namee explained that the officers threatened to charge Qi with using the stolen identification card of a Thai citizen and demanded US$60,000 (about 2 million baht) in exchange for Qi’s release. After negotiation, Qi’s son transferred US$30,000 in cryptocurrency via the imtoken application to the criminal gang. After conducting an investigation, the Metropolitan Police Division 1 found four police officers from Immigration Division 1 guilty. … [Read more...] about 3 police arrested for kidnapping Chinese man and Thai woman

Chinese tourists get dolled up in traditional Thai attire, photo by Nation Thailand. Chinese tourists in Chiang Mai are walking around in traditional Thai clothes during their sightseeing tours. After three years of travel restrictions due to Covid-19, Chinese tourists have returned to Thailand with a thirst for authentic experiences. This has created a trend in which Chinese tourists stand out in their finery at historical temples and other attractions in the northern province. Entrepreneurs in Chiang Mai have been quick to respond to this trend by offering Thai traditional costume packages for rent. Ban Or Chao, a costume rental shop in the Mueang district, reports that Chinese tourists are making online bookings for the Thai traditional costume package priced at 1,090 baht per person for four hours. The shop fits the customers with the costume of their choice and even provides a free hair and makeup session. Additionally, the shop offers photography and transportation … [Read more...] about Chinese tourists walk around Chiang Mai in traditional Thai clothes

Photo via Facebook/ ชุดนักเรียนร้านศรีภัณฑ์ and Weibo 鞠婧祎 A Thai lawyer has warned Chinese tourists to stop wearing Thai student uniforms while travelling in Thailand as it could result in a fine of 1,000 baht . Wearing a Thai student uniform when travelling in Thailand has gained momentum among Chinese tourists after the well-known Chinese actress and singer, Ju Jingyi, posted a picture of herself wearing a Thai student uniform during a visit to Bangkok in February on her Weibo account. In the picture, Ju Jingyi is seen wearing a student uniform with her name written in Thai and a made-up student ID on the shirt written as จวีจิ้งอี 991. See her picture HERE . Many Chinese tourists posted pictures of themselves wearing Thai student uniforms on social media. Most of the backdrops to the pictures were staged in Bangkok and Phuket. The student uniform shop in the Bang Lampoo neighbourhood of Bangkok called Sriphan Student Uniform also posted pictures of its … [Read more...] about Chinese tourists could be fined for wearing Thai student uniforms

Police raid for counterfeit electronics, photo by The Pattaya News. Thai cops busted a Chinese man in Bangkok over counterfeit electronics that cost over 20 million baht . Officers from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) found fake phones and electronic devices in a raid at a warehouse in the Don Mueang district on Friday. The team searched three buildings and found Huang Yiqun, a 56 year old Chinese national, working as the warehouse caretaker and four Laotian workers. Huang revealed that he was hired by an unidentified Chinese businessman to manage the products in the warehouse. He admitted that the items were counterfeit products sold online, The Pattaya News reported. Huang was paid a monthly salary of 30,000 baht, which he said was enough to live on and better than what he could earn in China. Related news Angry Thai man stabs wife to death after dispute over saving water 15 hours ago Ex-military ranger opens … [Read more...] about Thai cops bust Chinese man over counterfeit electronics worth 20 million baht