Authorities in Samut Prakan province just lately apprehended three Cambodian nationals wearing monk-like attire, dwelling in a makeshift shelter in a forest near an area market. The raid happened on May 21, led by Pol Lt Col. Unsung , Chief of the Immigration Police, and Pol Lt Col Waritsiri Lelasiri, Head of Subdivision three. The operation aimed to analyze foreigners exhibiting suspicious behaviour or those concerned in cross-border felony actions.
During the investigation, officials found three Cambodian men wearing garments resembling these of Buddhist monks, using items of wooden and cloth to construct a short lived shelter in a forested area behind Siwa Nakhon market within the town of Ban Tai Mai, Samut Prakan province. The males have been unable to current valid travel documents to the officers, ensuing of their arrest on costs of illegally residing within the Kingdom of Thailand.
Pol Lt Col. Chinnawut Thangwonglert urged local residents within the Samut Prakan area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious people, significantly these appearing to be of unknown nationality, dressed like monks, exhibiting unusual behaviour, or unable to speak in Thai. By doing so, the neighborhood might help prevent potential crime issues which will arise sooner or later..