“Prawit” pilot, Sa Kaeo province, migrant worker detention center

February 5, 2022

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04 February 2022 – 20:54

“General Prawit” pilot of Sa Kaeo province to check readiness “Foreign Workers Detention Center: OQ” emphasizes tight border controls Preventing covids / human trafficking / smuggling, taking into account good relations international

General Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister for Security As a supervisor of the Ministry of Labor traveled with the group to go to inspect the government at a detention center designated by the state (Organization Quarantine: OQ) Pa Rai Subdistrict, Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province, by listening to a briefing on the general situation Security and the implementation of government policies from Mr. Parinya Phothisat, Governor of Sa Kaeo Province. Overall, in the past covid-19 situation, there were 5,011 Thai people traveling back through the Ban Khlong Luek border during April-December 64, arresting illegal immigrants. and during the period 1-31 January 65, the number of 1,088 people led 12 people and helped the deceived Thai people to work in neighboring countries, amounting to 497 people, etc.

then get a report Covid-19 epidemic situation in the area of Sa Kaeo Province From a public health doctor in Sa Kaeo Province, he said that the province can control the situation of Covid-19 to be peaceful within 21-28 days. 70% of the population has been vaccinated against the Covid-19. -19 already, including acknowledgment Preparation for importing foreign workers according to the MOU which is a cabinet resolution

by the Department of Employment Ministry of Labor Has established 5 centers for recruiting and ending employment throughout the country for bringing foreign workers of 3 nationalities, namely, Sa Kaeo Province Center (Cambodian Citizenship), Ranong Province Center (Myanmar Citizenship), Tak Province Center? (acquiring Myanmar citizenship) Center in Mukdahan Province (acquiring Lao citizenship) and Center in Nong Khai Province (acquiring Lao citizenship)

As for the center in Sa Kaeo Province, this has been opened for business. From February 1, 65, there are 6 steps, starting from the entrance through the border for preliminary screening. and issuing detention documents Continue with the visa (Visa) check point, the baggage check point. Illegal check point and take the labor to the detention facility Which is an organizational quarantine facility (OQ) in Sa Kaeo Province has been approved, 6 places with a total of 1,008 beds

After that, Gen. Prawit delivered the policy to the province. Security agencies and the Ministry of Labor must have strict measures. and the enforcement of the law seriously to smugglers and escorts that may be linked to human trafficking and the importation of foreign workers Must be under the provincial public health preventive measures at every step and request to treat migrant workers with human rights principles Taking into account the good relations between neighboring countries as well