Pattaya Police arrested 24 illegal migrant workers yesterday, March 27th. The workers varied in nationalities including Indian, Nepalese, Burmese, Chinese, and Iranian.

 

The operation to crack down on foreigners working illegally in Pattaya was led by the Chief of Chonburi Immigration, Pol. Col. Parinya Klinkesorn. Around 50 immigration officials and police officers were dispatched to locations mentioned by police informants and concerned citizens.

 

Col. Parinya told The Pattaya News that he discovered a large number of foreign workers living in several areas. Police proceeded to check the identification documents and work permits of each individual and found that some were unable to produce them. In total, 24 foreigners were arrested for being unable to produce proper documentation and visas. These individuals are of Indian, Nepalese, Burmese, Chinese, and Iranian nationalities.

 

Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/28/24-illegal-migrant-workers-arrested-in-pattaya/

 

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Low hanging fruit. What about those who hire them?

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The operation to crack down on foreigners working illegally in Pattaya was led by the Chief of Chonburi Immigration, Pol. Col. Parinya Klinkesorn. Around 50 immigration officials and police officers were dispatched to locations mentioned by police informants and concerned citizens

Jail the employers?

Didn't think so.

10 hours ago, champers said:

Low hanging fruit. What about those who hire them?

Exactly.

10 hours ago, champers said:

Low hanging fruit. What about those who hire them?

Exactly, my thought as I read the OP. These are poor desperate folks and they have become involved with those who bypass available procedures. 

The ignorance is astounding. Just bring these workers to immigration and give them a pass. At least they are working and trying to make a meager living. The locals don’t want to work anymore so they need to let the people willing to do it stay. The owners should be held responsible, but we all know that is not going to happen. Just make it easier and get on with it. They are focusing on the wrong people. 

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

mentioned by police informants and concerned citizens.

AKA known as Employers. SOP is to wait till just before pay day at the end of the month then report the illegals and save having to pay the wage bill.

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Pattaya Police arrested 24 illegal migrant workers yesterday,

Basically 24 illegal migrants on their way to do work Thai wont do or feel is too low for them ? 

They must have had some documentation if the BiB were able to determine their nationalities.

On 3/28/2023 at 6:24 AM, snoop1130 said:

...was led by the Chief of Chonburi Immigration, Pol. Col. Parinya Klinkesorn.

Colonel Klink?