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- Phuket officials tackle drug issues in Rawai sea gypsy community
Officials from Phuket Mueang District Office are intensifying their efforts to address drug-related concerns within the sea gypsy community in Rawai. The goal is to implement initiatives that will bring about long-term positive effects. Mueang Phuket District Chief Pairoj Srilamul led a community forum at the village on February 20, accompanied by Rawai Deputy Mayor …
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Phuket officials tackle drug issues in Rawai sea gypsy communityLegacy Officials from Phuket Mueang District Office are intensifying their efforts to address drug-related concerns within the sea gypsy community in Rawai. The goal is to implement initiatives that will bring about long-term positive effects.
Mueang Phuket District Chief Pairoj Srilamul led a community forum at the village on February 20, accompanied by Rawai Deputy Mayor Thiraphong Thaodaeng, government officials, local leaders, and community representatives.
During the forum, Pairoj highlighted the government’s dedication to tackling drug issues through a strategy involving targetting all societal sectors. This approach aligns with national policies aiming to eradicate drugs from Thai communities by distinguishing between users and traffickers.
The strategy focuses on rehabilitating drug users via effective treatment programmes to facilitate their reintegration into society and the workforce. Meanwhile, individuals involved in drug production and distribution will face stringent legal actions.
To combat the drug challenges in Rawai and Chalong, the Mueang Phuket City Drug Prevention and Suppression Operation Centre has established a dedicated working group. The sea gypsy community in Rawai, known for its dense population and narrow alleys, poses enforcement obstacles.
Photo via PR Phuket Pairoj expressed concerns about drug networks exploiting children, youth, and women, which poses social and educational issues. Recognising the complexity of these issues, the forum stressed the importance of an approach combining social, economic, and legal measures.
The focus areas include education, employment, income generation, social stability, housing conditions, and informal debt resolution, alongside drug prevention efforts. As part of the provincial government’s urgent agenda, an action plan for the 2025 fiscal year has been developed to guide coordinated efforts among government agencies.
Pairoj shared that the plan aims to produce measurable results in improving the quality of life and safety within the Rawai Sea gypsy community. The collaborative initiative is expected to bring about lasting changes, ensuring a healthier and more secure environment for Rawai residents.
The current Mayor, Aroon Solos, remains suspended while contesting corruption charges, reported Phuket News.
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23 February 23 2025Crime Newshttps://thethaiger.com/?p=864130 - Man arrested with 200,000 meth pills in Ubon Ratchathani
A 24 year old man was arrested for allegedly storing 200,000 meth pills in preparation for distribution, following a tip-off about a drug trafficking operation in Khemarat district, Ubon Ratchathani province. Today, February 23, the Suranaree Task Force, under Control Division 4, received a tip about illegal drug activities in the area. They responded by …
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Man arrested with 200,000 meth pills in Ubon RatchathaniLegacy A 24 year old man was arrested for allegedly storing 200,000 meth pills in preparation for distribution, following a tip-off about a drug trafficking operation in Khemarat district, Ubon Ratchathani province.
Today, February 23, the Suranaree Task Force, under Control Division 4, received a tip about illegal drug activities in the area. They responded by launching the Suranaree Dok Bua Ban Samphan operation, a government initiative aimed at intercepting and suppressing drug trafficking along the border to create safe zones.
This urgent government initiative included the long-range patrol unit of the Suranaree Task Force and the rapid deployment unit, in collaboration with the 2302nd Ranger Company, patrol and surveillance teams, anti-drug military officers, and the 22nd Narcotic Suppression Center.
The operation also included the anti-narcotics division from Ubon Ratchathani‘s provincial police. A team of 15 personnel was deployed to stake out and intercept at a house in Nong Nok Tha subdistrict, Khemarat district.
They successfully apprehended 24 year old Nattawut and seized 200,000 methamphetamine pills, a car, and a motorcycle. Upon initial questioning, Nattawut admitted to storing the drugs for future distribution.
Following his confession, he, along with the seized drugs, was taken to the Suranaree Task Force Control Division 4 to further investigate and identify other members of the drug network and potential buyers.
This was done before handing Nattawut over to Khemarat Police Station for legal proceedings, reported KhaoSod.
In related news, a 30 year old man was arrested during an anti-drug raid at the sea gypsy village in Rawai, Phuket, where officers seized a substantial quantity of illicit drugs. The operation was conducted by the Special Operations Unit of the Phuket office of the Department of Local Administration (DOLA), led by Akkara Suwatthikul.
In other news, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), in collaboration with partner agencies, intercepted a shipment of 500 kilogrammes of methamphetamine intended for transportation to a neighbouring country.
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23 February 23 2025Crime Newshttps://thethaiger.com/?p=864143 - Concerns rise over illegal rentals by Chinese condo owners
A popular Facebook page has highlighted concerns over Chinese property owners purchasing and illegally renting out condos as daily accommodations, bypassing hotel registration processes. The page reported issues faced by residents in buildings where units are rented out on platforms like Airbnb. Residents have observed a constant influx of foreigners with luggage, likening it to …
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Concerns rise over illegal rentals by Chinese condo ownersLegacy A popular Facebook page has highlighted concerns over Chinese property owners purchasing and illegally renting out condos as daily accommodations, bypassing hotel registration processes.
The page reported issues faced by residents in buildings where units are rented out on platforms like Airbnb. Residents have observed a constant influx of foreigners with luggage, likening it to a nearby large hotel.
The reported condo owners leasing out units are predominantly Chinese, owning multiple rooms spread across various floors, sometimes comprising more than half of a floor.
Locals are frustrated as these rented units effectively turn into illegal hotels, causing considerable disturbance.
These tourists, often unaware or indifferent to building regulations, are reported to engage in inappropriate activities such as smoking cannabis indoors, drinking alcohol in communal areas, and causing damage. Incidents also include tourists swimming with shoes on and driving against traffic in parking areas.
These actions leave the building’s management with little recourse, as the tourists usually depart before any reparations can be enforced.
Photo via Drama-addict Facebook page Despite attempts to curb daily rentals by implementing face scan entry systems to replace keycards, an effort to prevent easy room leasing, the measures have been largely ineffective. New face scans still average between 70 to 100 monthly.
Efforts to involve the Department of Provincial Administration for inspections have been inconclusive, as no specific agency oversees daily rental regulation. Without firm action from building management or government intervention, the problem persists, reported KhaoSod.
In other news, Rosana Tositrakul, a former senator, is urging the Bangkok governor to enforce a 10 year old court order for the demolition of the Aetas condominium in Pathumwan district due to a breach of the Building Control Act.
Through a Facebook post on January 26, Rosana called on Governor Chadchart Sittipunt to act on the Supreme Administrative Court’s directive to dismantle the 21-storey structure on Soi Ruamrudee. The condominium still stands a decade after the court’s decision.
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23 February 23 2025Crime Newshttps://thethaiger.com/?p=864112 - Motorcycle gang shooting injures three in Phatthalung
Three people sustained injuries in a shooting involving a motorcycle gang in Phatthalung province. The assailant, who had no prior conflict with the group, returned to shoot a 12 year old girl after initially targeting others. At approximately 2.30am yesterday, February 23, Police Captain Wuttichai Saengchatree of Khuan Khanun Police Station was informed of a …
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Motorcycle gang shooting injures three in PhatthalungLegacy Three people sustained injuries in a shooting involving a motorcycle gang in Phatthalung province. The assailant, who had no prior conflict with the group, returned to shoot a 12 year old girl after initially targeting others.
At approximately 2.30am yesterday, February 23, Police Captain Wuttichai Saengchatree of Khuan Khanun Police Station was informed of a shooting on the Asian Highway in Khuan Khanun district, Phatthalung province.
Officers from the local investigative unit and emergency medical teams from Chamong Subdistrict Municipality, Khuan Khanun Hospital, and Pa Phayom Hospital were dispatched to the scene.
The initial attack left three people injured: two males and one female, all with gunshot wounds to the head.
Emergency responders provided first aid before transporting them to Khuan Khanun Hospital and Pa Phayom Hospital. The injured were all teenagers, aged 17 years old, 14 years old, and 12 years old.
Investigations revealed that the victims had gathered for a night of motorcycle racing across several districts, including Chaloem Phra Kiat in Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Pa Phayom, Khuan Khanun, and Mueang in Phatthalung.
The group was stationed at a well-lit area when a modified motorcycle circled twice before the rider opened fire. The first two victims were shot and fell, followed by the shooting of the young girl.
The assailant then fled the scene. The gunfire caused panic among the gathered youths, who scattered before returning to assist their injured friends and notify the police.
Friends of the victims said that they did not know the gunman or the injured parties, indicating no prior acquaintance. Chokchai Khwan-sai, Deputy Chief of Chamong Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, recounted witnessing motorcycle gatherings and subsequent gunshots while out feeding fish.
The aunt of the injured 14 year old, Phaowadee, expressed concern over her nephew’s recent behaviour. Despite warnings from his grandmother, mother, and herself, he frequently snuck out at night.
On the evening before the incident, she had hidden his motorcycle, but his friends later picked him up.
Police are actively interviewing witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the perpetrator for legal proceedings, reported KhaoSod.
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23 February 23 2025Crime Newshttps://thethaiger.com/?p=864087 - Phuket scam victims rise to 5,500, losses hit 413 million baht
Over 5,500 people in Phuket were victims of scam calls and online fraud last year, with losses escalating to 413 million baht, as confirmed by Police Colonel Kritsada Manawongsakun, Director of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) Region 5. Pol. Col. Kritsada stated that while the trend has been rising since 2022, there was a …
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Phuket scam victims rise to 5,500, losses hit 413 million bahtLegacy Over 5,500 people in Phuket were victims of scam calls and online fraud last year, with losses escalating to 413 million baht, as confirmed by Police Colonel Kritsada Manawongsakun, Director of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) Region 5.
Pol. Col. Kritsada stated that while the trend has been rising since 2022, there was a significant increase in scam calls and online fraud last year. In 2022, 1,365 victims in Phuket reported losses of 10.9 million baht.
By 2023, the number of victims rose to 3,538, with damages reaching 18.8 million baht. However, in 2024, the number of victims surged to 5,510, with losses soaring to 413 million baht.
This spike in victim numbers and financial losses has led the TCSD to issue new public warnings about scams and offer guidelines on how to protect against such crimes. The TCSD is a part of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), established by Royal Decree in September 2020 after cybercrime and online fraud were identified as threats to national security.
Pol. Col. Kritsada oversees efforts to combat cybercrime across 14 provinces in southern Thailand, including Phuket.
In January 2025, Thailand recorded 31,165 technology-related fraud cases, averaging 1,005 cases per day. Fraudulent online sales made up 55.88% of incidents, causing victims to lose over 145 million baht.
Other prevalent scams included job offer fraud, prize claim fraud, call centre scams, loan fraud, and investment scams, with total damages exceeding 2 billion baht in just the first month of the year.
Police froze 10,410 bank accounts linked to fraudulent activities in January, seizing assets worth approximately 448 million baht.
Billions in losses
Recently, the CCIB confirmed receiving over 200,000 online fraud complaints, with total losses of around 29 billion baht over the past 11 months.
According to CCIB Cyber Support Unit Inspector Police Lieutenant Colonel Thanatat Kangruambut, these fraud operations have cost individuals at least 100 million baht per day, and officers have managed to recover only 10% of the victims’ funds.
Scam tactics in Phuket have evolved, targeting victims through fraudulent buying and selling, fake job opportunities, and financial fraud. In 2022, scams mostly involved fake sales calls and misleading work-from-home offers.
By 2023, online financial fraud had become more sophisticated, and fake sales increased. In 2024, scammers shifted to fraudulent lending schemes and deceptive investment offers, with fake sales of products and services remaining common.
Fraudsters now use personal phone numbers and impersonate government agencies to create fear. Common tactics include requesting ID card details, credit card details, important documents, or money transfers under the guise of expediting a case.
Fraudsters frequently obtain victims’ personal data through data breaches, leaked databases, and untrustworthy telecom agents selling customer information. Information can also be collected from job applications, online surveys, and investment schemes. In some cases, insiders at financial institutions have sold customer data to criminal networks, reported Phuket News.
Victims are advised to report incidents to local police, who will assess the damage and work with the CCIB and TCSD to investigate further.
Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. General Sinlert Sukhum suggested that both foreigners and Thais who receive scam calls should report cases at any local police station or contact 1441 to freeze the bank account.
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23 February 23 2025Crime Newshttps://thethaiger.com/?p=864081 - Explosions in southern Thailand ahead of Thaksin’s visit
Explosions erupted this morning in Thailand’s southern border provinces of Yala and Narathiwat ahead of the visit by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. In Yala province, a civilian lost his life and seven police officers sustained injuries following a bomb explosion in front of a supermarket in Bannang Sata district yesterday night. The incident occurred …
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Explosions in southern Thailand ahead of Thaksin’s visitLegacy Explosions erupted this morning in Thailand’s southern border provinces of Yala and Narathiwat ahead of the visit by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
In Yala province, a civilian lost his life and seven police officers sustained injuries following a bomb explosion in front of a supermarket in Bannang Sata district yesterday night.
The incident occurred on Highway 10, in front of a Mini BigC in Moo 2 village, tambon Bannang Sata, at approximately 8.20pm, today, February 23. Seven local police officers were patrolling the area when the explosion took place.
The blast claimed the life of Tuan Ibrawheng Nimi and injured the police officers along with four other civilians, according to Police Major Worawit Na Nakhon, an investigative inspector at Bannang Sata Police Station.
The area was sealed off as bomb disposal experts and forensic officers gathered evidence. Investigations revealed that the explosive device was concealed with steel shrapnel inside a fire extinguisher, causing damage to several vehicles.
Narathiwat bomb detonated from a truck | Photo via YalaToDay In Narathiwat province, a bomb detonated on a firefighters’ pickup truck parked near the air traffic control tower at Narathiwat airport in Mueang district, just before Thaksin Shinawatra’s arrival this morning.
The explosion, which occurred at 8.50am, around an hour before Thaksin’s arrival, resulted in injuries to four airport security guards. Officials promptly relocated all suspicious vehicles from the airport vicinity before landing.
Thaksin arrived in Narathiwat accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong. It marked his first visit to the deep south in nearly two decades, where he noted receiving a warm reception.
In addition to Narathiwat, Thaksin was slated to visit the neighbouring provinces of Pattani and Yala, reported Bangkok Post.
Thaksin has previously engaged with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the ASEAN chair, regarding the ongoing unrest in Thailand’s southern provinces and has proposed strategies for enhanced security management.
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23 February 23 2025Crime Newshttps://thethaiger.com/?p=864158 - Chon Buri man offers 20,000 baht reward for missing wife
A Facebook post about a missing person has gone viral, offering a 20,000 baht reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the discovery of the woman, a wife, who has been reported missing in Chon Buri since February 19. A 36 year old contractor, Khomsan, revealed that his wife had been missing. They …
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Chon Buri man offers 20,000 baht reward for missing wifeLegacy A Facebook post about a missing person has gone viral, offering a 20,000 baht reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the discovery of the woman, a wife, who has been reported missing in Chon Buri since February 19.
A 36 year old contractor, Khomsan, revealed that his wife had been missing. They have been together for over a decade and have three children: a 10 year old daughter, a six year old son, and a four year old son.
His wife disappeared around 7.30am from their residence in Ban Bueng district, Chon Buri province. Khomsan realised her absence at 8am and has been searching for her ever since.
The sole clue comes from CCTV footage near Sampheng shop on Road 344, Nong Chak subdistrict, Ban Bueng district, Chon Buri. The footage shows his wife walking towards a Mitsubishi dealership and the Nong Chak intersection.
Khomsan disclosed that after his wife’s disappearance, he filed a report with the Ban Bueng Police Station and has continued to search for her, as he feared for her safety after she had left without any money or belongings. He emphasised that there was no argument and that their communication was normal.
Concerned for their children, who frequently ask about their mother, he has been telling them she is on an errand but worries about how long he can continue this.
Khomsan is offering the reward to anyone who can provide information that leads to his wife’s safe return to him and their children, reported KhaoSod.
In other news, a Thai woman has been missing for three months her parents revealed, adding that they fear for her life after friends made known she was a victim of abuse by her Bangladeshi boyfriend in Oman. Before her disappearance, she informed a friend about suffering physical abuse at the hands of her boyfriend.
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23 February 23 2025Thailand Newshttps://thethaiger.com/?p=864045 - Bangkok woman arrested for illegal cannabis sales
Child and Women’s Welfare Division officers yesterday arrested a 32 year old woman for selling cannabis products online for over five years, earning a profit of approximately 1 million baht per month. The arrest took place following a search at her residence in the Khlong Chao Khun Sing subdistrict, Wang Thonglang district, Bangkok, and at …
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Bangkok woman arrested for illegal cannabis salesLegacy Child and Women’s Welfare Division officers yesterday arrested a 32 year old woman for selling cannabis products online for over five years, earning a profit of approximately 1 million baht per month.
The arrest took place following a search at her residence in the Khlong Chao Khun Sing subdistrict, Wang Thonglang district, Bangkok, and at her cannabis dispensary, also in Bangkok.
The operation, led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Phanrampha Phattanawat, resulted in the seizure of 59 items, including shisha, electronic cigarettes, and firearms.
The suspect faces charges of violating consumer protection regulations, which prohibit the sale of shisha, electronic cigarettes, or related substances due to their harmful chemical content, including carcinogenic heavy metals and respiratory issues.
Selling or offering these products for a fee is a violation of the Consumer Protection Act (2019) carrying a penalty of up to three years in prison, a fine not exceeding 600,000 baht, or both.
Furthermore, under Section 242, importing goods without customs clearance permits a penalty of up to ten years in prison, a fine of four times the value of the goods, or both, with confiscation of the goods regardless of conviction.
Under Section 46, selling or processing controlled herbs (cannabis) without permission, as per Section 78, is punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine not exceeding 20,000 baht or both, according to the Protection and Promotion of Traditional Thai Medicine Intelligence Act (2009). Additionally, possessing firearms and ammunition without authorisation is an offence.
The suspect has been handed over to the Chokchai Police Station for further legal proceedings, reported Sanook.
In other news, police raided a cannabis factory in a well-known market in the Don Mueang district of Bangkok, arresting three foreign nationals overseeing operations.
Legal proceedings are underway for the building owner and employer. On February 19 at 2pm, Police Colonel Sukrit Mankalasawat from Don Mueang Police Station directed efforts to investigate the site.
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23 February 23 2025Bangkok Newshttps://thethaiger.com/?p=864070 - Israeli embassy urges tourists to follow new behaviour guidelines
The Israeli Embassy in Thailand has introduced guidelines aimed at promoting a positive image of Israeli nationals in Thailand, following criticisms over perceived disruptive behaviour in Pai district, Mae Hong Son province. On February 21, the embassy posted on its Facebook page a set of behavioural recommendations for Israelis visiting Thailand. This move was in response …
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Israeli embassy urges tourists to follow new behaviour guidelinesLegacy The Israeli Embassy in Thailand has introduced guidelines aimed at promoting a positive image of Israeli nationals in Thailand, following criticisms over perceived disruptive behaviour in Pai district, Mae Hong Son province.
On February 21, the embassy posted on its Facebook page a set of behavioural recommendations for Israelis visiting Thailand.
This move was in response to concerns from Thai citizens regarding the conduct of some Israelis in the northern tourist town, particularly related to the establishment of a Jewish synagogue, which some fear could indicate encroachment.
Local officials confirmed the legality of the Chabad, a community centre offering religious services, and noted that the Israelis involved in these incidents were legal tourists.
The embassy has urged its citizens to respect Thai traditions and laws to maintain a positive national image and promote goodwill.
The guideline posted by the embassy | Photo via Israel in Thailand/Facebook The guidelines suggest avoiding loud noise in public, respecting private property, adhering to traffic laws, observing visa regulations, dressing appropriately, and interacting politely with locals, including during market negotiations.
The embassy’s announcement also reported that several Israelis have been deported recently for violating local laws.
While emphasising that Israeli visitors are generally welcomed warmly in Thailand, the embassy encouraged all tourists to uphold good relations and mutual respect between the two nations and to behave with dignity.
Immigration police reported that no legal violations occurred during a recent gathering at the Chabad in Pai, where 200 to 300 Israelis gathered for prayers and meals, reported Bangkok Post.
Residents in Pai have reported several incidents involving Israeli nationals in recent weeks. The most notable was an incident where four men vandalised the emergency room at Pai Hospital after entering to see a compatriot receiving treatment following a motorcycle accident.
In related news, Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra dismissed claims Israelis have taken over the idyllic Pai district, in Mae Hong Son, Thailand.
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23 February 23 2025Thailand Newshttps://thethaiger.com/?p=864049 - Nine Afghans detained for illegal entry with Thai smugglers
In Songkhla, nine Afghan nationals caught illegally in the country, along with three Thai individuals suspected of smuggling, were detained in two separate incidents yesterday, February 22. Immigration officers, police from Provincial Police Region 9, and Tourist Police intercepted a pickup truck in Hat Yai district, Songkhla, near a garbage dump in tambon Khuan Luang. The …
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Nine Afghans detained for illegal entry with Thai smugglersLegacy In Songkhla, nine Afghan nationals caught illegally in the country, along with three Thai individuals suspected of smuggling, were detained in two separate incidents yesterday, February 22.
Immigration officers, police from Provincial Police Region 9, and Tourist Police intercepted a pickup truck in Hat Yai district, Songkhla, near a garbage dump in tambon Khuan Luang.
The vehicle, bearing Narathiwat licence plates, was stopped yesterday morning. Two Thais, 34 year old driver Waenasueree Arwae and 31 year old Nuraseela Jorloh, were taken into custody, along with four Afghan migrants found in the vehicle’s bed. They were all transported to Hat Yai police station.
In a separate occurrence on the same day, another police team detained 41 year old Thai man, Nimae Maerorgaki, and five Afghan migrants. Their car was stopped at the Morkaeng road checkpoint in Nong Chik district, Pattani. They were all taken to the Nong Chik Police Station.
The three Thai men face charges of conspiring to shelter illegal migrants and assisting them in evading arrest. The drivers disclosed that a Malaysian individual had hired them to transport the migrants from Songkhla to Sungai Kolok, a border district in Narathiwat, for a fee of 3,000 baht per person.
The investigation revealed that the nine Afghan migrants entered Thailand from Cambodia through a natural border crossing in Sa Kaeo. They reported paying brokers 120,000 baht each for job arrangements and transportation to Malaysia. All men remain in police custody pending legal proceedings, reported Bangkok Post.
In similar news, officers in Kanchanaburi, led by Police Major General Pornchai Chaloradej, yesterday intercepted a suspicious vehicle loaded with sacks of dried cassava.
The officers discovered 15 illegal migrants concealed within the vehicle during the inspection at a checkpoint in Sangkhla Buri district.
The driver, a 34 year old stateless man identified as Akwa, claimed he was transporting dried cassava to a buyer. However, the vehicle’s unusually deflated rear tyres raised suspicion.
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23 February 23 2025Crime Newshttps://thethaiger.com/?p=864051