Myanmar gang arrested for luring workers to Thailand

Khaosod•Society•18d ago

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Authorities in Chonburi apprehended a Myanmar national group operating an illegal recruitment office and facilitating work for their compatriots in Thailand.

•Authorities in Chonburi arrested four Myanmar nationals involved in an illegal recruitment operation.
•The group ran an office in Ban Bueng, Chonburi, luring Myanmar citizens to work in Thailand and providing illegal services.
•The arrested individuals were charged with working without a permit and operating outside their legal scope.
•Seized items include a pickup truck, laptops, and live-streaming equipment.

Overview

•On July 8, 2026, authorities in Chonburi Province inspected an area in Tambon Khlong Kio, Amphoe Ban Bueng.
•Officials discovered Myanmar nationals operating an office to facilitate work permits for other Myanmar nationals.
•Four Myanmar nationals (one male, three females) were found to be working illegally as clerks and drivers.
•The individuals were found to be in violation of the law by working without a permit or performing unauthorized work.
•The arrested individuals were handed over to the Khlong Kio Police Station for legal proceedings.
•The charges include working without a permit or working outside the scope of the permit, as per Section 8 and Section 101 of the relevant royal decree.
•Authorities confiscated a 4-door pickup truck, three laptop computers, and five sets of live-streaming equipment.
•The confiscated items were submitted to the police as evidence.

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Key Entities

Organization

Myanmar Gang(แก๊งเมียนมา)

A group of Myanmar nationals arrested for illegal recruitment activities in Thailand.

Chonburi Provincial Labor Office(สำนักงานแรงงานจังหวัดชลบุรี)

An organization that collaborated with labor officials and the military in the inspection.

Chonburi Provincial Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC)(กอ.รมน. จังหวัดชลบุรี)

A provincial unit that collaborated with labor officials in the inspection of foreign workers.

Khlong Kio Police Station(สภ.คลองกิ่ว)

The police station where the arrested Myanmar nationals were sent for legal proceedings.

Place

Chonburi Province(จังหวัดชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the illegal recruitment operation was discovered and authorities conducted the inspection.

Person

Phuwakorn Tosingsakorn(ภูวกร โตสิงห์ขร)

The Director-General of Employment for Chonburi Province who assigned officials to inspect the area.

Pol. Capt. Jularee Namfang(พ.ต.จุลรี นามฝาง)

Head of Unit Chrot. 155, part of the inspection team in Chonburi.

Narathip Sutthitham(นราธิป สุทธิธรรม)

A practicing labor academic involved in the inspection of foreign workers in Chonburi.

Khajornsak Jantong(ขจรศักดิ์ จันทร์ทอง)

A practicing labor academic involved in the inspection of foreign workers in Chonburi.

Law

Royal Decree(พระราชกำหนด)

The legal framework under which the foreign nationals were charged for illegal work.