The National Police Chief visited Chonburi and ordered strict prosecution of a Cambodian youth gang that filmed threatening and provocative clips. He instructed authorities to closely monitor and crack down on all groups whose behavior threatens the peace and security of Thai citizens, stressing that the police are fully prepared to protect both locals and foreigners and will not tolerate illegal acts.
The case involves a video clip showing more than 10 Cambodian youths gathering in the street. One person wearing a white helmet held a sparta knife over one meter long in one hand and a black tape-wrapped object resembling a grenade in the other. He then threw the object onto the road, causing a loud noise. The group shouted provocatively in the clip, seeming to challenge Thai people to fight, saying “Come on, come out,” which made the clip go viral on social media.
At 08:00 on 18 Dec 2025 GMT+7, Police General Kittirath Phanphet, National Police Chief, along with Lieutenant General Chaipojan Suwanrak, Commander of the Personnel Office and Deputy Spokesperson of the Royal Thai Police, traveled to Chonburi Provincial Police to follow up on the case of more than 10 Cambodian youths filming threatening clips that caused fear in the community. The youths showed weapons and caused disturbances in Chonburi and Rayong provinces. Police have arrested three suspects and are actively pursuing the rest for strict prosecution.
The National Police Chief ordered Lieutenant General Chatichai Surachetphong, Commander of the Provincial Police Region 2; Police Major General Pongsapan Wongmanithes, Commander of Chonburi Provincial Police; and Police Major General Pramot Ngampradit, Commander of Rayong Provincial Police, to expedite the investigation and arrest of all perpetrators for prosecution. The three arrested Cambodian youths, identified as ringleaders, face initial charges including illegal possession and use of explosives, carrying weapons in public without cause, and causing public nuisance. Authorities are continuing to track down the entire group. After completing criminal proceedings, Chonburi Provincial Police will coordinate with relevant agencies, especially the Immigration Bureau, to enforce immigration laws to prevent recurrence and maintain societal order.
The National Police Chief stated that Thailand welcomes all foreigners who come to visit, work, or reside, and is fully committed to ensuring their safety and public order. However, everyone must abide by Thai law and not cause trouble or break the law. If anyone violates the law and threatens peace in Thailand, the police will prosecute them strictly without exception.
The Deputy Spokesperson of the Royal Thai Police said the National Police Chief has instructed responsible agencies, such as Provincial Police Region 2 and the Immigration Bureau, to thoroughly investigate local information and foreign groups in the area. If any law violations are found, urgent action must be taken, including prosecuting offenders, enforcing laws strictly, and considering revoking foreign residents’ permission to stay, as well as applying other relevant legal measures.
Furthermore, authorities emphasize that no support, direct or indirect, should be given to such acts. Concealing or assisting foreigners who enter the country illegally is a serious offense under the Immigration Act of 1979 (amended), Section 64, punishable by up to five years imprisonment and a fine not exceeding 50,000 baht.