Authorities in Samut Prakan province recently apprehended three Cambodian nationals wearing monk-like apparel, dwelling in a makeshift shelter in a forest close to an area market. The raid took place on May 21, led by Pol Lt Col. Phakphumpiphat Sajjaphan, Chief of the Immigration Police, and Pol Lt Col Waritsiri Lelasiri, Head of Subdivision three. The operation aimed to investigate foreigners exhibiting suspicious behaviour or those concerned in cross-border felony actions.
During the investigation, officials discovered three Cambodian males dressed in garments resembling these of Buddhist monks, using pieces of wooden and fabric to construct a brief shelter in a forested space behind Siwa Nakhon market in the town of Ban Tai Mai, Samut Prakan province. Last chance have been unable to current valid journey paperwork to the officers, resulting of their arrest on costs of illegally residing in the Kingdom of Thailand.
Pol Lt Col. Chinnawut Thangwonglert urged local residents in the Samut Prakan area to stay vigilant and report any suspicious individuals, particularly those appearing to be of unknown nationality, dressed like monks, exhibiting unusual behaviour, or unable to communicate in Thai. By doing so, the neighborhood can help forestall potential crime issues which will come up in the future..