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Truck intercepted with 26 Myanmar migrants in a two-tiered interior.

Truck intercepted with 26 Myanmar migrants in a two-tiered interior.

Thairath•Society•18d ago

Reader Briefing

Police in Pak Thong successfully intercepted a modified pickup truck containing 26 undocumented Myanmar nationals being transported south.

  • •Police in Pak Thong intercepted a pickup truck carrying 26 Myanmar nationals.
  • •The truck's interior was modified into two tiers to maximize passenger capacity.
  • •The driver was arrested and admitted to being paid 2,000 baht per person for the transport.
  • •The destination was believed to be Hatyai, Songkhla, with payments made to brokers.

Overview

  • •Police at Pak Thong Station intercepted a suspicious pickup truck.
  • •At 2:00 PM on May 7, 2026, police received information about a suspect vehicle.
  • •The vehicle was suspected of illegally transporting foreign laborers towards the southern region.
  • •Police identified the vehicle as a white Toyota Revo pickup with a closed rear compartment.
  • •The driver, Mr. Kantamet Suebsinnantaporn, was apprehended.
  • •26 Myanmar nationals (12 female, 14 male) were found crammed into a custom-built two-tiered interior.
  • •The driver stated he was paid 2,000 baht per person for the transport, with a total potential earning of 50,000 baht.
  • •The Myanmar nationals had entered the country illegally and paid 5,800 baht to brokers.

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Key Quotes

Driver
"Received 2,000 baht per person, totaling 50,000 baht if successful."
ได้ค่าจ้างหัวละ 2,000 บาท หากสำเร็จจะได้เงินรวม 50,000 บาท

Key Entities

Organization

Pak Thong Police Station(ตำรวจ สภ.ปากท่อ)
The law enforcement agency that conducted the interception and arrest.

Person

Pol. Col. Phallop Suriyakul Na Ayutthaya(พ.ต.อ.พัลลภ สุริยกุล ณ อยุธยา)
Deputy Commander of the Ratchaburi Provincial Police who received the intelligence and coordinated the arrest.
Pol. Col. Amnouy Denweha(พ.ต.อ.อำนวย เด่นเวหา)
Director of Pak Thong Police Station who led the team to intercept the vehicle.
Mr. Kantamet Suebsinnantaporn(นายกันตเมศท์ สืบสินนันทพร)
The driver of the pickup truck arrested for illegally transporting foreign laborers.
Mr. Samat Tia-net(นายสามาตร เตี้ยเนตร)
District Chief of Pak Thong who participated in the inspection.
Mr. Wimol Inklaai(นายวิมล อินคล้าย)
Deputy District Chief of Pak Thong who participated in the inspection.
Pol. Lt. Suthipan Samkhumpim(ร.ต.อ.สุทธิพันธ์ สามคุ้มพิม)
Investigating officer at Pak Thong Police Station responsible for processing the case.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The province where the seized vehicle's license plate is registered.
Myanmar(เมียนมา)ℹ️
The country of origin of the 26 undocumented laborers intercepted.
Hatyai District(อำเภอหาดใหญ่)ℹ️
The intended destination for the transported Myanmar nationals.
Songkhla Province(จังหวัดสงขลา)ℹ️
The province where Hatyai District is located, and the intended destination.
Chom Bueng District(อำเภอจอมบึง)
The area where the driver picked up the undocumented laborers.

Timeline

May 7, 2026(7 พฤษภาคม 2026)
The date of the interception and arrest.