Bangkok: The Hong Kong Police Commissioner recently traveled to Thailand to express his gratitude to the Thai police for their significant role in arresting a suspect involved in a major case at the airport.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chow Yut-ming, the Commissioner of the Hong Kong Police, met with Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panpetch, Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police, at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters. The meeting was attended by high-ranking officials including Pol. Gen. Samran Nuanma, Deputy Commissioner General, and Pol. Maj. Gen. Cherngron Rimphadee, Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau.

The purpose of this meeting was to formally thank the Thai police for their efforts in June 2015, when Suvarnabhumi Immigration apprehended a thief fleeing with branded goods worth over 10 million baht from Hong Kong to Thailand. Additionally, the Thai Immigration's successful arrest of a suspect in a Hong Kong murder case who had fled to Thailand was recognized.

During the visit, the Hong Kong Police Commissioner awarded certificates of appreciation and souvenirs to 28 Thai Immigration officers from Immigration Division 2, who were involved in the arrests. This gesture was meant to acknowledge and encourage the officers for their diligent work, which included contributions from the arrivals, investigation, and immigration procedures sections.

The Hong Kong Police Commissioner lauded the Thai police for their prompt actions and international coordination, which highlight their high standards and effectiveness in crime prevention and suppression.

Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panpetch affirmed the Thai police's commitment to preventing Thailand from becoming a refuge for transnational criminals. He emphasized their readiness to collaborate with international police agencies to ensure public safety and maintain global trust.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Cherngron Rimphadee credited the success of the arrests to the policies of Pol. Lt. Gen. Panumas Boonyalak, Commander of the Immigration Bureau, who enforced stringent controls on intercepting foreign criminals. The Thai airport immigration's efforts have also resulted in the interception and deportation of 25,337 high-risk foreign nationals in 2025, with significant cooperation from Chinese police.