77 Burmese migrant workers arrested again in Thailand

Narinjara News, 28 March 2023

The Thailand authorities recently arrested at least 77 undocumented Burmese migrant workers from a truck in Chumphon District of the country, said Thai media reports.

The Myanmar workers were arrested along with two Thai drivers who were traveling on Highway No 41 near Wanthako village in Lanshun town on the evening of 23 March.

Despite the continued arrests of Burmese workers in that country, the number has not receded in the recent past, said a person dealing with the labour affairs.

“Burmese people come here to work as labourers. They have very little opportunities in their places. But if anyone travels without valid documents, he/she would be arrested naturally. Despite being arrested repeatedly, the number of people entering Thailand has not decreased,”
he added.

According to the Thai drivers, they were picked up from Prachaup Khiri Khan and later transported to Hat Yai, the headquarter of Songkhla district. They paid Baht 15,000 to the drivers each as the transportation fees.

The Myanmar migrant workers along with the Thai drivers are expected to be taken to Lashun police station for prosecution under the laws.

According to the various media reports, more than 400 illegal Burmese workers were arrested there in the month of March (2023).