PATTAYA — 14 January 2026, Police have arrested six migrant workers during a crackdown on foreigners allegedly working illegally and competing with Thai workers, authorities said.
The operation was carried out on 13 January under the direction of Maj. Gen. Pongphan Wongmanithet, commander of Chonburi provincial police. He ordered officers from Pattaya City Police Station, including Pol. Col. Anek Srathongyu, the station chief, to conduct inspections at Rattanakorn Thepprasit Market on Thepprasit Road.
During checks at pork stalls inside the market, police found six foreign nationals working without permission. They included 4 Laotians, aged between 18 and 41, and two Burmeses, aged 20 and 39. All six were taken into custody for questioning.
Police later charged them with entering and remaining in Thailand without permission and working without a valid work permit.
Authorities said the investigation will be expanded to identify and take legal action against the stall owners who employed the workers, in accordance with Thai law.