Cobras take on illegals at border ( 07/12/2021)

 

Cobras take on illegals at border

Soldiers make their way through a rubber farm as they head to the Tanaosi mountain range in Prachuap Khiri Khan where they are working to stem the inflow of illegal border crossers from Myanmar. (Photo: Wassana Nanuam)

With the aid of technology, the Jong Ang Suek (King Cobra) Special Unit under the Surasee Taskforce works day and night to stem the inflow of illegal migrants from Myanmar across the entire length of the border in Prachuap Khiri Khan.

The relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions in the country that culminated in its reopening on Nov 1, spurred a jump in the demand for foreign workers and consequently, illegal border crossings.

Many migrant workers who had crossed the border to go home at the height of the pandemic are now anxious to return, but the process to re-enter and work in the country -- as outlined in the memorandum of understanding on labour imports with Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos -- is complicated and time-consuming.

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