Navy Seizes 10 Chinese Nationals for Illegal Entry Post-Cambodia Scam Work

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The Thai Navy apprehended ten Chinese individuals attempting to illegally enter Thailand after reportedly engaging in online scams in Cambodia.

•Ten Chinese nationals were intercepted by the Navy near the Thai-Cambodian border.
•The group allegedly worked as cyber scammers in Cambodia before their attempted entry.
•Possession of 24 mobile phones and a lack of passports for five individuals were noted.
•The individuals were handed over to local authorities in Chanthaburi for legal proceedings.

•On March 16, 2026, at approximately 08:00 AM, the Navy intercepted ten suspected Chinese nationals.
•The Navy, through the Chanthaburi and Trat Border Defense Command, deployed personnel to patrol the area.
•The apprehended individuals were allegedly involved in online scamming networks in Cambodia.
•The group attempted to enter Thailand via natural routes along the Thai-Cambodian border.
•Twenty-four mobile phones were found in possession of the intercepted individuals.
•Five of the ten individuals lacked passports at the time of interception.
•The apprehended individuals were transferred to the Pong Nam Ron Police Station in Chanthaburi for further legal action.
•The Navy affirmed its commitment to maintaining border security and preventing illegal immigration and transnational criminal networks, especially Cyber Scam operations.

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Royal Thai Navy(ทัพเรือ)ℹ️

The organization that intercepted 10 Chinese nationals attempting illegal entry into Thailand.

Chanthaburi and Trat Border Defense Command(กองบัญชาการป้องกันชายแดนจันทบุรีและตราด)

The naval command responsible for the operation that led to the interception of Chinese nationals.

Chanthaburi Marine Task Force(หน่วยเฉพาะกิจนาวิกโยธินจันทบุรี)

The specific military unit deployed by the Navy to patrol the border area.

541st Naval Ranger Company(กองร้อยทหารพรานนาวิกโยธินที่ 541)

The military post where the apprehended individuals were initially taken for processing.

Pong Nam Ron Police Station(สภ.โป่งน้ำร้อน)

The police station in Chanthaburi where the case of the 10 Chinese nationals will be handled.

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️

The neighboring country where the arrested Chinese nationals reportedly worked as scammers.

Chanthaburi(จันทบุรี)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the interception of Chinese nationals took place.

Ban Pa Wilai(บ้านป่าวิไล)

The specific location in Chanthaburi where the Chinese nationals were discovered.

Khlong Yai Sub-district(ต.คลองใหญ่)

The sub-district in Pong Nam Ron District, Chanthaburi, where the discovery was made.

Pong Nam Ron District(อ.โป่งน้ำร้อน)

The district in Chanthaburi province where the Chinese nationals were intercepted.

Rear Admiral Parach Rattanachaiyapan(พล.ร.ต.ปารัช รัตนไชยพันธ์)

The spokesperson for the Royal Thai Navy who revealed details of the interception.

Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act(พระราชบัญญัติป้องกันและปราบปรามการทรมานและการกระทำให้บุคคลสูญหาย)

The law under which the Navy stated the apprehension was conducted, emphasizing human rights.