Myanmar Migrant Workers Stranded at Payathonzu Amid Tightened Inspections Over Online Scam Crackdown

Due to intensified security measures in Thailand following crackdowns on Chinese online scam operations, undocumented Myanmar migrant workers have gathered around Payathonzu, awaiting an opportunity to cross the border, according to local sources.

Since the last week of January, authorities have increased inspections along the Kanchanaburi route, setting up additional checkpoints. This has made it increasingly difficult for brokers to smuggle migrant workers into Thailand through illegal channels.