3 days ago
55 illegals nabbed in Chon Buri
Fifty-five undocumented migrant workers were apprehended at a construction site in Chon Buri's Si Racha district as part of a stepped-up campaign against illegal employment, led by the Department of Employment.
The operation, prompted by a tip-off about unauthorised foreign labourers at a new packaging factory, was carried out by authorities with support from allied agencies.
They discovered 55 foreign nationals -- 27 Chinese, 23 Myanmar and five Cambodian citizens -- working without the required permits and residing in Thailand unlawfully.
Three employers were also arrested for violating labour laws. All suspects were handed over to Bo Win police station for further legal proceedings.
Somchai Morakotsriwan, the department's director-general, said yesterday intensified efforts are essential to ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and protecting job opportunities for Thai workers.
