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More Myanmar arrested for illegal entry, Thai guide caught

Myanmar nationals caught for illegal entry in Kanchanaburi’s Sangkhla Buri district in the early hours of Tuesday. Thirty were found hiding in a forest area, and three others were guided by a Thai man, who was also caught. (Photo: Piyarat Chongcharoen)

KANCHANABURI: Another 33 Myanmar nationals have been caught entering the country illegally in search of jobs, and a Thai guide has admitted he was being paid 3,000 baht per head to bring workers across the border.

The illegal migrants were arrested in two groups, on Monday night and early on Tuesday.

A team of soldiers, police and local officials were sent to a forested area behind an upland agricultural centre in tambon Nong Lu after reports many people were spotted hiding there around 2.30am on Tuesday, Col Chalermphol Sangtong, deputy commander of the…

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