Undocumented foreign workers caught in East Thailand: Illegal entry attempt foiled

Police in Chanthaburi, East Thailand, apprehended six undocumented foreign workers attempting to enter the country illegally. This action took place amid a nationwide crackdown in response to a directive by the Ministry of Labour, allowing for the registration of foreign labourers in the country. The apprehended individuals were caught following a high-speed pursuit.

Under the command of Superintendent Khemarin Phitsamai from the Chanthaburi Province Immigration Office and his deputy, Swas Chotronnapas, a team of officials yesterday was dispatched to patrol the Rayong-Chanthaburi-Sa Kaeo route. The objective was to curb the entrance of undocumented foreign labourers, considering the current work permit registration period for such workers already residing illegally in Thailand.

The Ministry of Labour recently passed a directive enabling the registration…