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Thai Court Confirms Extradition of Chinese Gambling Kingpin

11/11/2025

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The Thai Court of Appeal upheld an extradition order for the Chinese gambling kingpin after over three years of disputes.
The extradition order was issued in May 2024 and challenged as unlawful.
The Thai Constitutional Court ruled the order lawful last month.
The kingpin faces charges in China for illegal casinos and 239 gambling websites and remains detained at Bangkok Remand Prison.

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The Thai Court of Appeal upheld an extradition order for the Chinese gambling kingpin after over three years of disputes.
The extradition order was issued in May 2024 and challenged as unlawful.
The Thai Constitutional Court ruled the order lawful last month.
The kingpin faces charges in China for illegal casinos and 239 gambling websites and remains detained at Bangkok Remand Prison.