Border patrolling tightened in Narathiwat to prevent illegal migrants

[rooster59]

Border patrolling tightened in Narathiwat to prevent illegal migrants

By Narong Nualsakun

The Nation

 

 

Authorities in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat on Saturday beefed up patrolling of the border at over 70 natural trails in Tak Bai district, following the arrests of illegal foreign migrant workers last week.

 

 

The move is aimed at containing the risk of a Covid-19 outbreak in Thailand.

 

The authorities will also set up barbed wire fences at these natural channels to prevent illegal entry.

 

The authorities nabbed 14 foreign migrant workers -- seven Vietnamese and seven Cambodians -- who had sneaked in from Malaysia on Friday night,

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30399505

 

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[sammieuk1]

Yes now known as the land of barbed wire from the jungles to the metropolis  ????

[bluesofa]

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

The authorities will also set up barbed wire fences at these natural channels to prevent illegal entry.

Apart from using a pair of cutters, I'd think a piece of heavy duty material would allow illegals to get past without cutting the fence.

[ChakaKhan]

Patrol tightening.....perhaps the envelopes have been lightening.....please dont lick envelopes either--covid