Immigration Police Detain 34 Illegal Foreign Workers in Chonburi Raid

[webfact]

 

In a significant operation, Chonburi immigration authorities raided a plastic factory yesterday and arrested 34 illegal foreign workers. The Superintendent of the Chonburi Immigration Police, Pol. Col. Naphatphong Kositsuriyamanee, led the operation, joined by officials from the Department of Employment and the Chonburi Provincial Labour Office.

 

The raid took place in the Wat Suwan sub-district, Bo Thong district, where a labour camp was discovered within the boundaries of a plastic factory. A substantial number of foreign workers were found busy sorting plastic parts in the camp. Upon the authorities’ approach, chaos ensued as the workers attempted to flee, with many trying to scale the perimeter fence.

 

Despite their efforts to escape, officials successfully apprehended 34 foreign workers. The workers were taken to the Bo Thong Police Station. Of the 34, 23 were charged with illegally entering and residing in Thailand without proper documentation or work permits. The remaining 11 faced charges for failing to notify the relevant authorities about their employer, workplace, and nature of their work within the required 15-day period.

 

 

Authorities believe the factory has been employing undocumented workers for some time, evading regulations set by labour and immigration laws. The case highlights ongoing concerns about illegal employment practices and the exploitation of migrant labour in the region.

 

As part of the legal process, all apprehended workers are scheduled for deportation back to their respective home countries. The incident underscores Thailand's commitment to enforcing immigration laws and protecting the rights of legal workers while deterring illegal employment practices.

 

This raid is a part of a broader crackdown on illegal workers, reflecting increased vigilance by immigration authorities to curb such activities and ensure legal compliance within the nation. The authorities have pledged continued inspections and strict enforcement to address these issues comprehensively.

 

Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

-- 2024-06-03

 

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[prakhonchai nick]

Lets hear what happeded to the plastics factoru management who employed the illegals. Monkey house??

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Authorities believe the factory has been employing undocumented workers for some time, evading regulations set by labour and immigration laws. The case highlights ongoing concerns about illegal employment practices and the exploitation of migrant labour in the region

Close the factory down and jail the owners... problem solved... no factory no illegal workers.

[Andrew65]

3 minutes ago, prakhonchai nick said:

Lets hear what happeded to the plastics factoru management who employed the illegals. Monkey house??

Prison is only for the poor in Thailand. He'll get a 'slap on the wrist' and be told not to do it again.

[brianthainess]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

As part of the legal process, all apprehended workers are scheduled for deportation back to their respective home countries.

I thought this country was short on labourers, why not give them time to sort the correct visas and make sure they are not underpaid. Immigration is not helping Thailand.

[freeworld]

Wonder why they do not register these workers.

 

One sees in Zeer and Bangkapi there are registration offices for these kinds of workers.

[Kinok Farang]

Always feel sorry for the illegals that come here to work.

I'd swap them tomorrow for the dross that arrive in Europe every day expecting to be looked after with no intention of working unless it involves criminal activities.

[thesetat]

Uh oh.. perhaps someone forgot to send those much needed envelopes. 

Why do they pick on these workers? No Thai in Chonburi would do such for for so little pay. 

There are much bigger fish they could be catching right there in the open selling themselves or services out in the open. The last time I walked down walking street i was approached by several foreigners showing cards with pricing for sex shows in Non-specific bars. They were doing it in the middle of the street with the small police stand within 50 meters.