Organized crime in Thailand

1based here
29foreign footprints

Based in Thailand 1

Foreign groups with a footprint in Thailand 29

1
based in United States
The Hells Angels have a Pattaya chapter and nomads in Thailand.
Sources: Hells Angels
2
'NdranghetaPresence
based in Italy
Some 'ndrine operate in Thailand.
Sources: 'Ndrangheta, 'Ndrangheta
3
based in United States
The Bandidos operate seven chapters in Thailand with international members.
4
based in Canada
The club has spread to Thailand, among other countries.
5
Khmer RougePresence
based in Cambodia
After being removed from power, the Khmer Rouge fled to Thailand, where the government saw them as a buffer force.
Sources: Khmer Rouge
6
TriadsPresence
based in China
Triads have a presence in Bangkok through the Ah Kong group.
Sources: Triad (organised crime)
7
14KPresence
based in Hong Kong
The 14K is the largest Chinese crime syndicate operating in Thailand, using Bangkok as a base.
Sources: 14K (triad)
8
based in China
The Big Circle Boys smuggled heroin from the Golden Triangle nations including Thailand.
Sources: Big Circle Gang
9
YakuzaPresence
based in Japan
The Yakuza have territory in Thailand (Phuket).
Sources: Yakuza, Yakuza
10
based in Myanmar
The UWSA occupied areas close to the Thai border during conflict with the Shan Mong Tai Army.
Sources: United Wa State Army
11
based in Australia
The Comanchero Motorcycle Club has a presence in Thailand.
12
Grey WolvesOperations
based in Turkey
The Grey Wolves are suspected of carrying out the 2015 Bangkok bombing.
13
Sun Yee OnPresence
based in Hong Kong
The Sun Yee On is thought to extend to Thailand through the ethnic Chinese diaspora.
Sources: Sun Yee On
14
Wo Shing WoOperations
based in Hong Kong
WSW's drug dealing activities spread to Thailand.
Sources: Wo Shing Wo
15
based in Italy
The clan picked up heroin in Thailand since 1983, sourcing the drug from there.
16
based in Australia
The Finks Motorcycle Club has a presence in Thailand.
Sources: Finks Motorcycle Club
17
based in Nigeria
Nigerian drug trafficking organisations began operating in Thailand in the late 1980s, using it as a base for trafficking heroin to other countries.
18
based in Netherlands
The organization has territory in Thailand.
19
Sam GorPresence
based in China
Sam Gor is active or working with organized crime partners in Thailand.
Sources: Sam Gor
20
The organization has territory in Thailand.
21
Ah KongPresence
based in Singapore
Ah Kong was mainly based in Bangkok, Thailand, where they received their drug supplies.
Sources: Ah Kong
22
based in Germany
Gremium opened a prospect chapter in Pattaya, Thailand in 2007.
Sources: Gremium Motorcycle Club
23
based in Germany
The Trust Motorcycle Club has one chapter in Thailand, the Siam Nomads chapter.
Sources: Trust Motorcycle Club
24
based in Mexico
The Colima Cartel obtained large quantities of ephedrine through contacts in Thailand.
Sources: Colima Cartel
25
based in Italy
The Caligiuri trafficked heroin from Thailand to Rome.
Sources: 'Ndrina Caligiuri
26
Wah KeePresence
based in Malaysia
An associate created a branch (Shèng Jì) in Thailand.
Sources: Wah Kee
27
based in New Zealand
The Road Knights formed new chapters in Thailand since 2012.
28
based in Canada
The organization has areas of influence in Thailand.
29
based in United States
The Yogurt Connection sourced marijuana from Thailand.
Sources: The Yogurt Connection