Chinese man and 23 Burmese nationals arrested for working without permits

Police arrested 23 Burmese citizens and a Chinese man for working at a construction site in Samut Prakarn province without work permits. The Chinese man reportedly joined the team only three days before his arrest.

The crackdown on illegal businesses operated by foreigners and illegal foreign workers is ongoing across the country, particularly in places where there is heavy industry such as Chon Buri, Samut Prakarn, and Bangkok.

Officers from Samut Prakarn Provincial Immigration Bureau received a tip-off that some illegal workers were employed at a construction site in the Bang Phli district of the province. Officers conducted a raid on the area yesterday and apprehended the 24 illegal workers.

When the police arrived at the scene, the group of illegal workers attempted to depart quietly. However,…