24 Myanmar citizens arrested for illegal entry at Myawaddy-Mae Sot border

On January 5, in the morning hours, Thai authorities apprehended 24 Myanmar nationals who were being smuggled into Thailand through the Myawaddy-Mae Sot route. Along with them, two Thai nationals involved in facilitating the illegal entry were also detained at a combined inspection checkpoint on the outskirts of Mae Sot.

The arrest occurred when Thai officials at the checkpoint inspected a vehicle driven by a Thai national. Upon checking the attached trailer, they discovered the group of Myanmar nationals.