Thai Authorities Crack Down on Unauthorised Foreign Workers in Bangkok

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Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Under the government’s tourism support policy, Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sarawut Thienthong, instructed the Tourist Police Division to boost safety measures and instill confidence among visitors. In response, Police General Kittirat Phanpet, the National Police Chief, ordered heightened safety and security protocols for the high season.

 

Tourist Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sak Sira Pueakum, alongside Deputy Commissioner Police Major General Pongsayam Meekhuntong, led an operation targeting illegal foreign labour in tourism-related areas. The effort focused on criminal activities impacting the broader tourism industry.

 

Police Colonel Songwut Cheuplakit, Head of the Tourist Police Investigation Unit, joined forces with Immigration Division 1 officers for a sweep in the Tiam Ruam Mitr area of Huai Khwang, where they uncovered several foreign nationals working illegally under the Alien Employment Management Act.

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Five individuals were detained and charged:

 

1. Ms. Tata Oo, 30, Myanmar nationality – charged with working without a permit and unauthorized residence.
2. Mr. Aike Tun, 27, Myanmar nationality – charged with working without a permit and overstaying by 213 days.
3. Ms. Moe Moe Khaing, 25, Myanmar nationality.
4. Ms. Nang San Mo, 27, Myanmar nationality.
5. Ms. Khiang Khiang Nyein, 23, Myanmar nationality – charged with working without a permit.

 

All suspects have been transferred to Huai Khwang Police Station for further legal proceedings. This operation underscores Thailand’s commitment to ensuring a safe and legal work environment within the tourism sector, reported Siam Rath.

 

-- 2024-10-29

 

 

 

 

[brianthainess]

Forgot to pay the cops. 

[Callmeishmael]

I feel safer already...  😐

[ChrisY1]

There's a million Burmese in Thailand and the illegal ones like this that gat caught, I feel a bit sorry for them.....they get paid crap..can't afford to pay the cops....and their own country is a basket case. Anything's worth the risk to keep the relatives back at home fed!