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Lost Thai Man 'Uncle Yoht' Arrested in Cambodia, Military Seeks MFA Help

Lost Thai Man 'Uncle Yoht' Arrested in Cambodia, Military Seeks MFA Help

MGR Online•General•16d ago

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A Thai national, identified as 'Uncle Yoht', was apprehended by Cambodian authorities after illegally crossing the border and is currently detained in Udon Meanchey Prison, prompting swift diplomatic intervention by the Royal Thai Army and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  • •Yone Saenoi, a 58-year-old Thai man, was reported missing after venturing into a forest near the Thai-Cambodian border on April 25, 2026.
  • •He was apprehended by Cambodian officials for illegally entering the country and trespassing on military territory.
  • •Yone Saenoi is currently detained in Udon Meanchey Prison, Cambodia.
  • •The Royal Thai Army and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Consulate General in Siem Reap, are actively working to provide consular assistance and ensure his welfare.

Overview

  • •On April 25, 2026, Yone Saenoi went missing while searching for forest products near the Thai-Cambodia border.
  • •Thai authorities discovered Yone Saenoi's motorcycle parked near the forest edge, triggering a search operation.
  • •Cambodian authorities arrested Yone Saenoi for illegally crossing the border and trespassing on military areas.
  • •Yone Saenoi is currently detained in Udon Meanchey Prison, Cambodia, facing charges of illegal entry and trespassing.
  • •The Royal Thai Army is coordinating closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Consulate General in Siem Reap.
  • •The Consulate General in Siem Reap is monitoring the situation and providing consular assistance to Yone Saenoi.
  • •The Royal Thai Army has increased security measures along the border, including patrols and checkpoints, to prevent similar incidents.
  • •The Royal Thai Army urges the public in border areas to exercise caution and inform authorities before entering near the border to ensure safety.

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Key Entities

Person

Uncle Yoht(ลุงโยชน์)
A Thai national arrested by Cambodian authorities for illegal border crossing and currently detained in Udon Meanchey Prison.
Yone Saenoi(นายโยชน์ สายน้อย)
The full name of the Thai national identified as 'Uncle Yoht' who went missing and was subsequently arrested in Cambodia.
Col. Pouv Peng(พ.อ.โปว เพง)
The head of the border coordination unit in O' Smach, Cambodia, who informed the Thai side about Uncle Yoht's arrest.

Organization

Second Army Area Command(กองทัพภาคที่ 2)
The Thai military unit coordinating the rescue and diplomatic efforts for the arrested Thai national.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)
The Thai government ministry involved in providing consular assistance and diplomatic support for the arrested Thai national.
Consulate General in Siem Reap(สถานกงสุลใหญ่ ณ เมืองเสียมราฐ)
The Thai consular office in Cambodia actively monitoring the situation and providing assistance to the arrested Thai national.
Border Coordination Unit at O' Smach(หน่วยประสานงานชายแดนประจำพื้นที่โอรเสม็ด)
The Cambodian border coordination unit that reported the arrest of Uncle Yoht to the Thai authorities.

Place

Udon Meanchey Prison(เรือนจำจังหวัดอุดรมีชัย)
The Cambodian prison where the Thai national, Uncle Yoht, is currently detained.
Surin Province(จังหวัดสุรินทร์)
The Thai province where Uncle Yoht is a resident and from which he originated before going missing.
Kab Cherng District(อำเภอกาบเชิง)
The Thai district bordering Cambodia where Uncle Yoht went missing while searching for forest products.