In Thailand 23 Burmese migrant workers, including children, were arrested at the Ya Naung border gate

23 Burmese migrant workers, including children  were arrested at the Thai-Myanmar border crossing on September 20 at around 10:00 P.M according to the Thailand-based No. 25 Infantry Battalion Special Forces.

They went to Ranong District to work in Thailand. Sutsan Township, It is said that he was arrested by Thai authorities while crossing the border illegally without documents near Nakha village.

The 23 Myanmar nationals who were arrested had crossed the border from the Kawthaung side and entered through a middleman at a price of 22,000 baht per person, according to Thai news.

In addition, Thai authorities are planning to take legal action against the Myanmar nationals, including the Thai driver who brought 23 Myanmar nationals illegally, according to a report in Bangkok.