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Van Driver Arrested in Kanchanaburi for Smuggling Migrant Workers
Kanchanaburi police intercepted a van carrying nine undocumented Myanmar nationals, leading to the arrest of the driver.
On September 2, 2026, traffic police in Kanchanaburi arrested a van driver for attempting to transport nine undocumented Myanmar nationals to Ayutthaya. According to Khaosod Online Thailand, the arrest occurred during a routine traffic enforcement checkpoint on Saeng Chuto Road in Tha Makham sub-district.
Authorities reported that the driver confessed to being paid 3,000 baht per person for the transport. The suspect admitted that he usually checks for police checkpoints via social media before traveling but failed to do so on this occasion. Police noted that the driver had two prior arrests for similar offenses.
For residents and travelers, this incident highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to monitor illegal transit routes in the Kanchanaburi region. While this event does not directly impact legal travel, it serves as a reminder of the strict enforcement of immigration and transport regulations in the area.
Details regarding the legal proceedings against the driver and the subsequent status of the nine individuals remain to be confirmed by local authorities. As this is an ongoing investigation, further updates may be provided by the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police as the case progresses through the judicial system.