{
  "id": 6538662,
  "title": "Immigration police arrest 17 Chinese workers in Chachoengsao factory raid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/immigration-police-arrest-17-chinese-workers-in-chachoengsao-factory",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T04:09:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/09/10/immigration-police-arrest-17-chinese-workers-in-chachoengsao-factory-raid/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CHACHOENGSAO — On the 10th of September in 2026, a raid conducted by immigration authorities in the Chachoengsao factory unearthed 17 Chinese workers suspected of operating without proper work permits. These individuals were engaged in a variety of tasks, from managing the factory to participating in construction work. The raid was instigated by Pol. Maj. Gen. Songprod Sirisukha, the commander of Immigration Division 3, and Pol. Col. Chinnawut Tangwonglert, the deputy commander of the same division. A team headed by Pol. Col. Suriya Phuangsomphat, superintendent of Immigration Division 3's Investigation Division, was dispatched to Tuopu Technology in the Plaeng Yao district following reports of Chinese nationals working in the country without proper authorization, particularly in roles typically reserved for Thai citizens.\n\nUpon inspection of the facility, authorities discovered 17 Chinese nationals occupying diverse positions, including management, machinery installation and operation, electrical wiring, accounting, and construction. Upon verification of their documents, it was revealed that these individuals were not in possession of valid work permits. Consequently, all 17 were apprehended and charged with the offense of being foreigners working without a work permit or performing work beyond the limits of their authorization. They were subsequently transferred to Plaeng Yao Police Station in Chachoengsao for legal proceedings.\n\nThe investigation by immigration officers is broadening to scrutinize the hiring practices, management structure, and roles of the company's directors, authorized executives, employers, and other associated individuals. This comprehensive probe involves gathering employment records, payment documents, immigration entry and exit data, as well as statements from witnesses, to ascertain whether any individuals or entities have facilitated the employment of foreigners without authorization or contributed to the alleged offenses. Authorities have emphasized that if any entity is found to have violated the law or engaged in conduct warranting the revocation of their stay in Thailand, such permission to remain will be withdrawn.",
  "summary": "CHACHOENGSAO — 10 September 2026, Immigration police raided a factory in Chachoengsao and arrested 17 Chinese workers allegedly working without valid work permits, with the group found performing jobs ranging from factory management to construction. The operation was ordered by Pol. Maj. Gen. Songprod Sirisukha, commander of Immigration Division 3, and Pol. Col. Chinnawut Tangwonglert, […] The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}