Thai police shot dead a gunman who killed three people and wounded three others, a senior officer said Thursday, after a 15-hour standoff. The standoff ended early Thursday when armed police stormed the building and killed the gunman, who has not been named but was reported by local media to be a 29-year-old former national park official.

Thai police shoot gunman dead after 15-hour standoff

Thailand police have arrested a <meta charset="utf-8" /><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/chinese-surveillance-ship-arrives-in-sri-lanka-amid-india-us-concerns-507276">Chinese</a>&nbsp;fugitive wanted by Beijing for allegedly running illegal online gambling operations, and will soon extradite him to China as per authorities.&nbsp;

According to Thailand's deputy police spokeswoman Kissana Phathanacharoen, She Zhijiang, 40, a Chinese national who also holds a Cambodian passport, was detained last week based on an international warrant and an Interpol red alert.

She has been evading capture by Chinese police since 2012, according to the Chinese news source Caixin, and she has been connected to illegal internet gambling enterprises in Southeast Asia.

Since gambling is prohibited in mainland China, Southeast <meta charset="utf-8" /><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/former-pm-nawaz-sharif-to-return-to-pakistan-in-september-pml-n-507286">Asia</a>&nbsp;has experienced rapid growth in the online gaming industry, which mostly targets Chinese gamblers.

"He is a suspect that the Chinese government wants to investigate... Currently, the extradition procedure to China is in progress "Phathanacharoen added.

When asked about the matter at a routine press conference on Tuesday, Wang Wenbin, a spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, did not confirm She's arrest or extradition but issued a warning to anyone suspected of engaging in cross-border gambling to turn themselves in or face severe punishment.

"No matter what corner of the world a criminal suspect runs to, China will initiate law enforcement cooperation with relevant countries and bring the suspect to justice," Wang said.

She is the chairperson of Yatai International Holdings Group, which has invested in the gaming industry in Cambodia, the Philippines, and most recently in Myanmar's Karen State, where Shwe Kokko, a $15 billion casino, entertainment, and tourism complex, is being built.

After Chinese-run casinos proliferated, Cambodia outlawed online gambling in 2019, claiming that it had been exploited by international criminals to coerce clients and launder illegal proceeds.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Thailand police have arrested a Chinese fugitive wanted by Beijing for allegedly running illegal online gambling operations, and will soon extradite him to China as per authorities.

Thailand police have arrested a Chinese fugitive wanted by Beijing for allegedly running illegal online gambling operations, and will soon extradite him to China as per authorities. According to Thailand's deputy police spokeswoman Kissana Phathanacharoen, She Zhijiang, 40, a Chinese national who also holds a Cambodian passport, was detained last week based on an international warrant and an Interpol red alert. She has been evading capture by Chinese police since 2012, according to the Chinese news source Caixin, and she has been connected to illegal internet gambling enterprises in Southeast Asia. Since gambling is prohibited in mainland China, Southeast Asia has experienced rapid growth in the online gaming industry, which mostly targets Chinese gamblers. "He is a suspect that the Chinese government wants to investigate... Currently, the extradition procedure to China is in progress "Phathanacharoen added. When asked about the matter at a routine press conference on Tuesday, Wang Wenbin, a spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, did not confirm She's arrest or extradition but issued a warning to anyone suspected of engaging in cross-border gambling to turn themselves in or face severe punishment. "No matter what corner of the world a criminal suspect runs to, China will initiate law enforcement cooperation with relevant countries and bring the suspect to justice," Wang said. She is the chairperson of Yatai International Holdings Group, which has invested in the gaming industry in Cambodia, the Philippines, and most recently in Myanmar's Karen State, where Shwe Kokko, a $15 billion casino, entertainment, and tourism complex, is being built. After Chinese-run casinos proliferated, Cambodia outlawed online gambling in 2019, claiming that it had been exploited by international criminals to coerce clients and launder illegal proceeds. (With inputs from agencies) Also WATCH | Thailand's tourism boosts, receives 1.07 million foreign tourists in July

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Australian cricket great Shane Warne had experienced chest pains prior to his death in Thailand and had asthma and some heart issues, Thai police said on Saturday, citing information from Warne's family.

One of the finest bowlers of all time whose talent and personality transcended cricket, Warne died aged 52 on Friday a day after arriving on the island of Koh Samui for a vacation.

"He had asthma and had seen a doctor about his heart," Yuttana Sirisombat, superintendent at the Bo Phut police station on Koh Samui, told reporters.

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Asked about any illnesses before his death, he said: "We learned from his family that he had experienced chest pains when he was back home in his country."

Warne was discovered unconscious in his room in a villa he shared with three associates in the Bo Phut area of the popular holiday island.

Medics and hospital staff were unable to revive him. Police have ruled out foul play but said an autopsy was required to confirm the cause of death.

Australians and the cricket world paid tribute to the man known to compatriots simply as "Warnie" on Saturday, after his country woke to the news of his death from a suspected heart attack.

Police superintendent Yuttana declined to comment when asked about the likely cause of death.

He said the Australian's body would be transferred to Surat Thani on the Thai mainland on Sunday for autopsy.

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Australian embassy officials assisting police declined to comment to media on Koh Samui.

Earlier on Saturday, three men that police confirmed were Warne's travelling companions were questioned for two hours at the Bo Phut police station.

They returned to the station later in the evening and were in discussions for more than two hours, but were not under questioning.

Police had earlier said that his companions were not under suspicion and that the interviews were procedural.

Australian cricket great Shane Warne had experienced chest pains prior to his death in Thailand and had asthma and some heart issues, Thai police said on Saturday, citing information from Warne's family.

Australian cricket great Shane Warne had experienced chest pains prior to his death in Thailand and had asthma and some heart issues, Thai police said on Saturday, citing information from Warne's family. One of the finest bowlers of all time whose talent and personality transcended cricket, Warne died aged 52 on Friday a day after arriving on the island of Koh Samui for a vacation. "He had asthma and had seen a doctor about his heart," Yuttana Sirisombat, superintendent at the Bo Phut police station on Koh Samui, told reporters. ALSO READ: Glenn McGrath pens emotional note for Shane Warne: He lived more in his life than most people would live in 20 Asked about any illnesses before his death, he said: "We learned from his family that he had experienced chest pains when he was back home in his country." Warne was discovered unconscious in his room in a villa he shared with three associates in the Bo Phut area of the popular holiday island. Medics and hospital staff were unable to revive him. Police have ruled out foul play but said an autopsy was required to confirm the cause of death. Australians and the cricket world paid tribute to the man known to compatriots simply as "Warnie" on Saturday, after his country woke to the news of his death from a suspected heart attack. Police superintendent Yuttana declined to comment when asked about the likely cause of death. He said the Australian's body would be transferred to Surat Thani on the Thai mainland on Sunday for autopsy. ALSO READ: Ricky Ponting condoles Shane Warne's demise, calls him the best bowler he ever played with or against Australian embassy officials assisting police declined to comment to media on Koh Samui. Earlier on Saturday, three men that police confirmed were Warne's travelling companions were questioned for two hours at the Bo Phut police station. They returned to the station later in the evening and were in discussions for more than two hours, but were not under questioning. Police had earlier said that his companions were not under suspicion and that the interviews were procedural.

Shane Warne experienced chest pain, had heart issues prior to death, says Thailand police

The maker of Red Bull has decided to distance the brand from its Thai heir&nbsp;Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya after a big controversy spurred in the last week.

Thailand locals are not happy about the way allegations of hit-and-run case were handled by the local police. In 2012, Yoovidhya was alleged of a hit-and-run case. It was alleged that the heir crashed his Ferrari in Bangkok's most exclusive neighbourhood and killed a policeman.

No action was taken all this time and by the time an arrest warrant was issued five years later, Yoovidhya had already flown to Singapore in a private jet.

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What caused havoc was that on Friday, police confirmed the remaining charges against him had been dropped, including reckless driving causing death.

The dropping of charges for the 'rich boy' caused protests and disapproval by Thai citizens. Thailand has had a reputation of letting the rich families slip through the hands of justice system.

When the announcement was made, hashtags such as&nbsp;#BossRedBull and #BoycottRedbull started trending on Twitter in English as well as Thai language.

After the online and offline outrage over the decision, the&nbsp;attorney-general's office has decided to set up a committee to investigate why the charges were dropped.

Meanwhile the TCP Group, the parent company of Red Bull, issued a statement claiming that Yoovidhya&nbsp;"has never assumed any role in the management and daily operations of TCP Group, was never a shareholder, nor has he held any executive position within TCP Group."

The maker of Red Bull has decided to distance the brand from its Thai heir Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya after a big controversy spurred in the last week. Thailand locals are not happy about the way allegations of hit-and-run case were handled by the local police.

The maker of Red Bull has decided to distance the brand from its Thai heir Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya after a big controversy spurred in the last week. Thailand locals are not happy about the way allegations of hit-and-run case were handled by the local police. In 2012, Yoovidhya was alleged of a hit-and-run case. It was alleged that the heir crashed his Ferrari in Bangkok's most exclusive neighbourhood and killed a policeman. No action was taken all this time and by the time an arrest warrant was issued five years later, Yoovidhya had already flown to Singapore in a private jet. Also read: Red Bull heir 'Boss' free of hit-and-run charges What caused havoc was that on Friday, police confirmed the remaining charges against him had been dropped, including reckless driving causing death. The dropping of charges for the 'rich boy' caused protests and disapproval by Thai citizens. Thailand has had a reputation of letting the rich families slip through the hands of justice system. When the announcement was made, hashtags such as #BossRedBull and #BoycottRedbull started trending on Twitter in English as well as Thai language. After the online and offline outrage over the decision, the attorney-general's office has decided to set up a committee to investigate why the charges were dropped. Meanwhile the TCP Group, the parent company of Red Bull, issued a statement claiming that Yoovidhya "has never assumed any role in the management and daily operations of TCP Group, was never a shareholder, nor has he held any executive position within TCP Group."

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