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Immigration Police Raid Chinese-Funded Construction Site
Immigration Bureau Division 3 officers arrested five undocumented foreign workers at a Chinese-funded construction site, with investigations now targeting the employer.
On August 21, 2026, officers from Immigration Bureau Division 3 conducted a raid on a construction site funded by Chinese capital. According to a report by Matichon Online, the operation resulted in the arrest of five foreign workers who were found to be working without proper documentation.
Police Major General Songprod Sirisukha, Commander of Immigration Division 3, confirmed the arrests and stated that authorities are currently expanding the investigation to determine the liability of the employer. The focus of the ongoing inquiry is to identify how these individuals were employed and to hold the responsible parties accountable under Thai immigration law.
For residents and expatriates, this incident highlights the ongoing enforcement of labor and immigration regulations within large-scale development projects. While such raids are typically localized to specific work sites, they underscore the government's commitment to monitoring foreign labor compliance.
At this stage, details regarding the specific location of the construction site and the exact legal charges to be filed against the employer remain to be confirmed by the authorities. Further updates are expected as the investigation proceeds.