3 illegal Cambodian monks found living in Samut Prakan forest

[webfact]

Photo by Khaosod

 

by Nattapong Westwood

 

Authorities in Samut Prakan province recently apprehended three Cambodian nationals dressed in monk-like attire, living in a makeshift shelter in a forest near a local market.

 

The raid took place on May 21, led by Pol Lt Col. Phakphumpiphat Sajjaphan, Chief of the Immigration Police, and Pol Lt Col Waritsiri Lelasiri, Head of Subdivision 3. The operation aimed to investigate foreigners exhibiting suspicious behaviour or those involved in cross-border criminal activities.

 

During the investigation, officials discovered three Cambodian men dressed in garments resembling those of Buddhist monks, using pieces of wood and cloth to construct a temporary shelter in a forested area behind Siwa Nakhon market in the town of Ban Tai Mai, Samut Prakan province. The men were unable to present valid travel documents to the officers, resulting in their arrest on charges of illegally residing in the Kingdom of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/three-illegal-cambodian-monks-found-living-in-samut-prakan-forest

 

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[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

During the investigation, officials discovered three Cambodian men dressed in garments resembling those of Buddhist monks,

Reserved occupation?

[Burma Bill]

Some monk-ey business with intent??

[stoner]

become one with the universe and all that. 

[BangkokReady]

So they were illegal Cambodian monks or illegal immigrants?