Immigration Police Conduct Operation in Bangkok's Silom Area

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In a joint operation, immigration officials and police lieutenant colonels raided an apartment complex in the Silom district, searching for undocumented laborers. The building, consisting of two interconnected 5-story units, housed a significant number of Myanmar migrant workers. Despite a thorough investigation, no evidence of illegal entry was found.

 

During the search, authorities discovered one individual, identified as Mr. Thenn, a 32-year-old Myanmar national. He was linked to Mr. Azeejee, a 45-year-old Myanmar citizen who had been brutally murdered by an Indian man in Bangkok, reported Siam Rath

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Lieutenant Colonel Samran explained that the recent collaboration between immigration, border patrol, and special operations units aimed to inspect undocumented foreign nationals and verify accommodation providers. The tragic incident involving the murder of a Myanmar laborer led to intensified efforts to ensure the safety of foreign residents in line with government policies.

 

Regarding the specific accommodation in question, three Myanmar nationals arrived in Thailand on January 13, and it was revealed that an Indian agent facilitated their stay in the mentioned apartment.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The agent hosted the three individuals, including the deceased, and three additional individuals, totaling six people in unauthorized accommodations. The agent admitted to receiving 42,000 baht in total from the group.

 

The investigation further revealed that the agent, identified as Gunalan Deivasigamani (Guna) aged 23, and Sundaravel Pragadeesh Kumar (Kuma) aged 26, were coordinating with the six Myanmar nationals. Both were Indian nationals seeking employment.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

As the authorities continue their inquiry, they are coordinating with international law enforcement agencies and planning to issue a red notice for the arrest of the Indian suspect involved in the murder case. Additionally, immigration officers are scrutinizing all entries on the day to check for violations of Section 38, ensuring that accommodation providers comply with the law.

 

Colonel Nopasilp emphasized that legal action will be taken against the accommodation owner for failing to notify authorities of the foreign residents, as required by the Immigration Act of 1979. The ongoing investigation aims to establish the motives behind the murder, potentially stemming from job dissatisfaction due to the deceased's lack of employment despite paying the agent. Colonel Nopasilp urged the witnesses to come forward, promising a comprehensive legal response.

 

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[ozz1]

In other words the envelopes were passed around

[tjintx]

In the first picture, they are playing bad cop and badder cop.   The cop in the right of the picture is just waiting for the chance to have a go at the guy.

[hotchilli]

Chasing migrant workers at the bottom of the ladder instead of those at the top of the food chain.

[Felton Jarvis]

The government determines what law enforcement will be like in any country. In Thailand, simian government engenders simian LEO.  Ain't it GRAND?????

[Srikcir]

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Chasing migrant workers at the bottom of the ladder instead of those at the top of the food chain.

"the agent, identified as Gunalan Deivasigamani (Guna) aged 23, and Sundaravel Pragadeesh Kumar (Kuma) aged 26, were coordinating with the six Myanmar nationals. "

A step in the right direction going after trafficking facilitators but there are Thailand resident business owners who are financing the trafficking of workers for ill-gotten profits. Rare it seems that owners are identified and prosecuted. 

Edited January 25 by Srikcir
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[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, Srikcir said:

A step in the right direction going after trafficking facilitators but there are Thailand resident business owners who are financing the trafficking of workers for ill-gotten profits. Rare it seems that owners are identified and prosecuted.

If illegal workers are found then the Thai business owners should also be jailed.