Two Chinese nationals were arrested on 24 June 2026 after illegally entering Thailand through a natural border crossing in Sa Kaeo province, officials confirmed. Get today's headlines by email The arrest took place at 16:45 on 24 June 2026 in the Ban Dong Ngu area near the Rong Kluea Market in Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo. Immigration officers from Sa Kaeo Immigration, working with Thai Ranger forces from Company 1201, intercepted the suspects while patrolling Route 2090 between Ban Dong Ngu and Pa Rai in Tambon Pa Rai. Thailandexpat services The two suspects were identified as Mr Yang Xingguo, 38, and Mr Yu Tianqing, 40, both Chinese nationals from Guangxi, China. Officers reported that the pair were found walking along the roadside and were stopped for inspection after behaving suspiciously. Following questioning with the assistance of an interpreter, both men admitted they had entered Thailand illegally via a natural border route. They said they had recently left Cambodia after local authorities there cracked down on foreign workers, which led to a sharp economic downturn and reduced trading opportunities. They claimed this left them without sufficient income to support themselves. The suspects stated they had discussed travelling together and intended to continue onward to Bangkok in search of work and better living conditions. However, they were detained before they could proceed further into the country. Authorities charged both individuals under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 for being foreign nationals entering and remaining in the Kingdom without permission. Officers from Sa Kaeo Immigration, led by senior local immigration officials, conducted the arrest operation as part of routine enforcement patrols targeting illegal entry and other immigration offences. The suspects reportedly accepted the charges and confessed to all allegations during questioning. They were subsequently taken into custody and transferred to Khlong Luek Police Station for further legal proceedings in accordance with Thai law. Policeinvestigation updates Kaoded reported that the case remains under investigation as officials continue monitoring cross-border movement in the Aranyaprathet area, a known transit zone for irregular migration between Thailand and Cambodia. Pictures courtesy of Kaoded Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Kaoded 26 June 20266
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