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Authorities Apprehend 45 Undocumented Migrants in Kanchanaburi Forest
Local officials in Thong Pha Phum district intercepted 45 undocumented Myanmar nationals hiding in the Kroeung Krawia community forest.
On August 7, 2026, authorities in Kanchanaburi province conducted an operation in the Kroeung Krawia community forest, Thong Pha Phum district, resulting in the apprehension of 45 undocumented Myanmar nationals. According to a report from Khaosod Online Thailand, the group was discovered sheltering in tents during heavy rain following a tip-off from local residents.
During initial questioning, the individuals reportedly confessed to entering Thailand illegally. They stated that their intended destinations varied, with some planning to travel to Malaysia for a fee of 45,000 baht, while others were headed toward Chonburi, Samut Sakhon, and Bangkok, having paid 25,000 baht for the journey. The operation was coordinated by local administrative officials, village security teams, and the Thong Pha Phum district office.
For residents and travelers in the Kanchanaburi border region, this incident highlights ongoing security monitoring along the frontier. While the situation in the forest has been addressed, it remains to be confirmed how these individuals bypassed initial border checkpoints and whether further members of the smuggling network remain active in the area. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the specific organizers behind this transit operation or the legal proceedings that will follow for those detained.