Six Thais arrested for trying to cross the border to work in an online casino in Poipet – Khmer Times

Six Thai nationals were detained by the 12th Thai Border Police near the Cambodian Thai border for attempting to cross into Cambodia illegally to work in an online casino allegedly located at Poipet city, Banteay Meanchey province.

The arrest took place at 5:00 AM on August 13, at Nong Ya Keo village, Kork Sung commune, Sa Kaeo province.

Thailand has been cooperating with Cambodian border officials to tighten border security and movement and to cut off all movement of people due to the lockdown which was in place from July 29 and ended on the night of August 12.

Of the six Thais, two were from Chiang Mai, three from Ratchaburi, and from Bangkok. They admitted that they arrived in Sa Kaeo province in the evening of the 12th and at dawn on the 13th of August, they crossed the road near Wat Nong Ya Keo to meet with a Cambodian broker to bring them across the border.

They claimed that crossing the border illegally would enable them to earn a lot of money by working in an online casino in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey province.

They also alleged that once at the company, the employer will help with everything from food and accommodation.

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Six Thais arrested for trying to cross the border to work in an online casino in Poipet - Khmer Times