Thai police hunt alleged RoseRose ringleader after heroin suspect flees Thailand

Thai police are hunting a woman identified as Chantra, also known online as "RoseRose," who is accused of orchestrating a transnational heroin-smuggling operation. An arrest warrant has been issued for her after she allegedly fled Thailand via an unofficial border crossing, evading an expanding investigation into the network.

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The suspect, identified as Chantra and known online as “RoseRose”, had abruptly fled Thailand through an unofficial border crossing after investigators expanded their inquiry into the network.

Authorities believe Chantra has escaped to a neighboring country. Provincial Police Region 5 officers have searched her residence and are collaborating to apprehend her. The investigation has also identified Ekkawit as a key figure, accused of managing the "Rin Rin" Line account and acting as an intermediary in the alleged trafficking scheme. Police General Samran Nualma stated that evidence, including Ekkawit's alleged confession and Line Thailand data, links him to the "Rin Rin" account and implicates Chantra via the "RoseRose" account.

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Investigators have obtained evidence linking the suspect to the Rin Rin account through both Ekkawit’s alleged confession and information checked with Line Thailand.

According to investigators, Ekkawit's alleged role involved procuring elephant-print bags in Chiang Mai and delivering them to "RoseRose." These bags were reportedly used to conceal heroin before being returned to Ekkawit, who then coordinated with another individual, Uthai, for onward delivery. Ekkawit claims he performed this role three times, and the operation involving the air hostess was the first time the network used her. Chat records suggest a wider network, not an isolated incident. Police are seeking Facebook's assistance to verify if Chantra controls the "RoseRose" account and are investigating whether she personally concealed the drugs or delegated the task.

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Ekkawit allegedly told investigators that he received instructions from Chantra, who allegedly used the RoseRose account and arranged for the air hostess to carry goods to Australia.