THAILAND and China forged a partnership to tackle crimes committed by Chinese nationals in the Southeast Asian country.
The goal of the meeting was to prevent Chinese criminals from escaping to Thailand and using the country as a hideout.
Both sides agreed to share information on criminals wanted by Chinese authorities.
The move would help Thai police arrest Chinese criminals upon their arrival in Thailand and prevent them from executing their illegal activities in the kingdom.
Moreover, Thai police will track down criminals wanted by Chinese authorities and assist in their arrest.
The partnership comes amid a rise in criminal activities involving Chinese nationals in Thailand.
Bilateral ties between Thailand and China started in 1975 although Sino-Thai relations date back to as late as the early 15th century.
China is Thailand’s second-largest export market while Thailand has the largest overseas Chinese community in the world outside of Greater China.
