A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Thailand responded to media questions about a Chinese national suspected of illegal weapons possession, confirming that relevant Chinese authorities are urgently investigating the facts concerning the individual involved.
On 10 May 2026, the Facebook page Chinese Embassy Bangkok, representing the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Thailand, posted that a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Thailand responded to reporters' questions about a Chinese citizen suspected of illegal weapons possession.
Question: Recently, Thai police reported that a Chinese national in Thailand is a suspect in an illegal weapons possession case and is under investigation. What is the position of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand on this matter?
Answer: The Chinese Embassy in Thailand attaches great importance to this case. Relevant Chinese authorities are actively verifying information and facts about the individual involved. The Chinese government has consistently urged its citizens living abroad to strictly comply with the laws and regulations of their host countries and does not protect actions that violate laws or constitute criminal offenses abroad. China is ready to support the judicial process of the relevant country to properly enforce the law.
China is willing to continuously strengthen cooperation with Thai authorities in law enforcement and policing to jointly prevent and combat transnational crime, as well as promote an atmosphere conducive to friendly cooperation and regular coordination between the two countries.