On Nov. 26, a Thai court upheld the extradition of Y Quỳnh B’Đắp, essentially allowing the Thai government to proceed with the request from Việt Nam. [1] Just two days later, Thailand announced that the extradition was complete. The initial trial in September was “packed to capacity,” attended by Vietnamese security, journalists, human rights activists, and foreign diplomats. [2]

Official extradition requests to Thailand are unusual for Vietnamese authorities, particularly in this high-profile case that drew international attention. Historically, they have employed different methods. For instance, Trương Duy Nhất was kidnapped in Thailand in 2019 [3], and Đường Văn Thái was abducted in a similar fashion in 2023. [4]