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100k Cambodian Workers Stranded in Thailand, Security Blocks Deportation

100k Cambodian Workers Stranded in Thailand, Security Blocks Deportation

Khaosod•Politics•12h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand faces a dilemma with over 100,000 Cambodian workers unable to be deported due to security concerns, impacting the agricultural sector.

  • •Over 100,000 Cambodian workers are stranded in Thailand and cannot be immediately deported.
  • •Security concerns are the primary reason preventing the deportation of these workers.
  • •The situation is impacting the agricultural sector, and the government is reviewing security and operational aspects.
  • •The government's next step involves submitting the issue to the Cabinet after security vetting.

Overview

  • •Over 100,000 Cambodian workers are currently stranded in Thailand and are in an illegal status.
  • •Deportation of these stranded Cambodian workers cannot be processed due to security conditions related to border situations.
  • •The stranded Cambodian workers' situation is affecting the agricultural sector, with operators facing some negative impacts.
  • •Minister of Labour, Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, stated that the issue is being reviewed across multiple dimensions.
  • •The security sector is being urged to expedite the investigation and review processes for the Cambodian workers' situation.
  • •The matter will be brought to the Cabinet for consideration once security checks are completed, aiming for swift clarity.
  • •On February 17, 2026, Minister of Labour Ms. Trinuch Thienthong addressed the progress of work permit renewals for Cambodian nationals in Thailand.

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Key Quotes

N.S. Trinuch Thienthong
"The aforementioned group of workers are in Thailand, but due to border situations, they are stranded and are currently illegal. Deportation cannot yet be carried out due to security conditions."
แรงงานกลุ่มดังกล่าว เนื่องจากอยู่ในเมืองไทย แต่เกิดสถานการณ์ชายแดนจึงตกค้าง และผิดกฎหมายอยู่ในขณะนี้ หากส่งกลับยังไม่สามารถดำเนินการได้ เพราะติดเงื่อนไขความมั่นคง

Key Entities

Person

Trinuch(ตรีนุช)
Minister of Labour of Thailand, who commented on the situation of stranded Cambodian workers.
Cambodian Workers(แรงงานกัมพูชา)ℹ️
A group of over 100,000 individuals whose deportation from Thailand is currently blocked due to security concerns, impacting the agricultural sector.

Place

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️
The country where over 100,000 Cambodian workers are stranded and whose security concerns are preventing their deportation.

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี (ครม.))ℹ️
The government body to which the issue of stranded Cambodian workers will be presented for consideration after security vetting.
Agricultural Sector(ภาคเกษตรกรรม)
The sector in Thailand that is being negatively impacted by the situation of stranded Cambodian workers.