Raid in Tha Sala district: four Myanmar men and two Thais arrested for violating migration laws

In Nakhonsitthammarat province (Thailand), authorities conducted a raid that resulted in the arrest of four Myanmar nationals who were working illegally at a construction site. The incident took place in Tha Sala district in the south of the country and caused widespread public outcry.

The detention took place on Thursday in Mu 1 locality, tambon Klai. According to Prasong Chanprayoon, Tha Sala district chief, the detained migrants are between 21 and 35 years old. They face charges of residing and carrying out labour activities in Thailand without proper permits.

Two Thai nationals were detained along with the workers: Sa-nga, 50, the migrants’ employer, and Nuchanart, 40, the owner of the house where the detainees lived. The employer is accused of employing illegal migrants.

Nuchanart is accused of failing to notify authorities of foreign nationals living in her house within 24 hours, as required by Thai law. All detainees face prosecution under Thai law.

All suspects have now been taken to the Tha Sala District Police Station for further investigation and necessary paperwork. The migrants face deportation from Thailand, police officials said.

This case underscores the continued efforts of the Thai authorities to combat illegal migration and labour law violations. Illegal employment of foreign nationals remains a problem in many Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand.

Local authorities encourage citizens to report any suspected cases of illegal migration to maintain law and order in the country. Such raids and detentions are aimed at protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens and creating a level playing field for business.

It should be noted that Thailand has strict rules regarding the employment of foreign nationals. Employers are obliged to comply with all legal requirements and provide the authorities with information on foreign workers hired.

Failure to comply with these regulations carries serious consequences, including fines and criminal liability. This case serves as a reminder to all employers in Thailand to strictly enforce migration laws.

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