Chinese National Detained in Pattaya; Police Chief Visits Chonburi

MGR Online•Society•21d ago

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A Chinese national, arrested for possessing firearms and explosives, has been detained in Pattaya, with enhanced security measures in place as the Police Commissioner visits Chonburi.

•A 31-year-old Chinese national, Mingchen Sun, was detained and sent for further custody at the Pattaya Provincial Court.
•He is accused of illegally possessing firearms, ammunition, and explosives.
•Police have implemented strict security measures, including escorting the suspect's vehicle, due to concerns of links to international criminal networks.
•The Police Commissioner visited Chonburi today in connection with the case.

Overview

•On May 9, at 11:00 AM, authorities escorted Mingchen Sun from the Na Jomtien Police Station for fingerprinting before his transfer to the Pattaya Provincial Court.
•Police in Na Jomtien escorted Mingchen Sun, a 31-year-old Chinese national, to the Pattaya Provincial Court following his arrest for unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition, and explosives.
•The suspect is believed to be connected to an international criminal network, necessitating heightened security measures and escort vehicles for his transfer.
•Due to the sensitive nature of the case and the potential links to international criminal networks, police implemented strict security protocols during the suspect's transfer.
•Immigration authorities have served the suspect with a notice to revoke his residency permit, preparing for deportation after legal proceedings conclude.
•In January of an unspecified year, Mingchen Sun met a female acquaintance while he was traveling in Taiwan; she later visited him in Thailand in April.
•Police investigated a house in the Hat Yai Rat road area, Bangkok, linked to Mingchen Sun's ex-wife, Ms. Janthima.
•Ms. Janthima confirmed a marriage to Mingchen Sun on July 20, 2022 (2022) and a subsequent divorce on April 21, 2025 (2025).

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Key Entities

Person

Mingchen Sun(นาย หมิงเฉิน ซัน)

A 31-year-old Chinese national arrested for illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and explosives, and suspected of links to international criminal networks.

Police Commissioner General(ผบ.ตร.)

The national police chief who visited Chonburi in relation to the case.

Ms. Janthima(น.ส.จันทิมา)

Mingchen Sun's former wife who confirmed their marriage and divorce dates.

Organization

Na Jomtien Police(ตำรวจนาจอมเทียน)

The police station responsible for the arrest and initial detention of Mingchen Sun.

Chonburi Immigration Bureau(ตรวจคนเข้าเมืองชลบุรี)

The immigration office that has initiated the process to revoke Mingchen Sun's residency permit.

Nimit Mai Police Station(สน.นิมิตรใหม่)

The police station involved in checking a house in the Hat Yai Rat road area linked to Mingchen Sun's ex-wife.

Metropolitan Police Bureau Investigation Division 1(บก.สส.บช.น.)

A police unit that participated in the investigation of a house in Bangkok related to Mingchen Sun's ex-wife.

Metropolitan Police Division 3 Investigation Division(กก.สส.บก.น.3)

A police unit that participated in the investigation of a house in Bangkok related to Mingchen Sun's ex-wife.

Place

Pattaya Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดพัทยา)

The court where the suspect, Mingchen Sun, was taken for detention.

Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the Police Commissioner General visited on the day of the report.

Taiwan(ไต้หวัน)ℹ️

The country where Mingchen Sun met a female acquaintance who later visited him in Thailand.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country where the incident occurred and where Mingchen Sun was arrested and detained.

Pattaya(พัทยา)ℹ️

The city in Thailand where Mingchen Sun was detained and where he was touring.

Hat Yai Rat Road(ถนนหทัยราษฎร์)

The location of a house investigated by police in connection with Mingchen Sun's ex-wife.

Sam Wa West Subdistrict(แขวงสามวาตะวันตก)

The subdistrict in Bangkok where the investigated house is located.

Khlong Sam Wa District(เขตคลองสามวา)

The district in Bangkok where the investigated house is located.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand, where a house linked to Mingchen Sun's ex-wife was investigated.

Korea(เกาหลี)ℹ️

The country where Mingchen Sun is employed in the car rental business.