BANGKOK- A Chinese tourist faces serious legal charges after a violent outburst at Suvarnabhumi Airport’s immigration zone. The man reportedly smashed government property and attempted to attack officers during a heated confrontation on May 13, 2026.
According to a report from Thairath Online, the incident occurred in the Departure Zone 2 area. Local police at the Suvarnabhumi Airport station were notified by immigration officials after the suspect, identified as Mr. Zheng Liwei, allegedly went on a rampage that left airport equipment damaged and staff shaken.
Summary of Events
- Date: May 13, 2026, at approximately 2:35 PM.
- Location: Suvarnabhumi Airport, Departure Zone 2.
- The Act: Destruction of two automated passport gates and unauthorized entry.
- The Aftermath: Suspect shouted insults and attempted to hit officers before being restrained by his wife.
- Current Status: Facing criminal charges for property damage and insulting public officials.
The trouble began on Wednesday afternoon around 2:35 PM. Witnesses say Mr. Zheng was passing through the automatic passport control gates when he suddenly became aggressive. For reasons that are still being investigated, he allegedly used physical force to strike and damage two automated gate machines (identified by police as units DAE01 and DAE06).
After damaging the machines, the suspect reportedly pushed his way past the security checkpoint without authorization.
Confrontation and Verbal Abuse
The situation escalated quickly as immigration officers tried to intervene. According to Pol. Capt. Saranwit Kaewkhoto, who was on duty at the time, heard the suspect begin shouting insults in Chinese.
The report states that the man pointed his finger at the faces of officers and used foul language. He also allegedly made a physical move to attack the police. Fortunately, the suspect’s wife was present at the scene. She stepped in to restrain him and pulled him away before the situation turned into a physical brawl.
While the suspect’s family attempted to calm him down, the law caught up with him. Pol. Lt. Col. Sittipong Panthaisong, the investigating officer, confirmed that the suspect has been charged with:
- Damaging government property.
- Insulting officials while they were performing their duties.
- Bypassing immigration procedures without permission.
The cost of the damage to the high-tech passport gates is expected to be significant. Under Thai law, these charges can lead to both heavy fines and potential jail time. The suspect is currently in custody as the legal process moves forward.
Incidents like this serve as a stark reminder of the strict security laws in place at international hubs. Airports in Thailand, particularly Suvarnabhumi, are high-security zones where any interference with immigration officials or equipment is treated as a major offense.
Authorities have noted that while travel can be stressful, maintaining respect for local laws and officials is mandatory.
As of the latest update, the Chinese national remains under investigation. The airport has confirmed that security protocols remained intact throughout the incident, though the damaged gates required immediate maintenance.
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