The Thai deputy prime minister once more pledges to end all shady areas that are controlled by the Border Guard Force.
Discussed: 12 Feb 2025 at 19: 45
Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai insisted on Wednesday that Col. Saw Chit Thu, the leader of the Myanmar-allied Karen Border Guard Force ( BGF), and his associates would be detained if they entered Thailand.
The spacious international organized crime gateway that has been established in Shwe Kokko town in Kayin condition, across the boundary from Tak province, is under the control of the BGF.
For an arrest warrant against Saw Chit Thu and two other senior officers on suspicion of international human trafficking, the Department of Special Investigation ( DSI) is asking for court approval.
Mr Phumtham, who is also the defence secretary, said authorities have information to deal with issuing an imprisonment permit. The process completely follows legal techniques, he added.
Thailand don’t take actions within Myanmar’s place, as it would offend another government’s sovereignty. Nevertheless, if any think enters Thailand, authorities will soon arrest them.
Officials will check if the reports are accurate and that Saw Chit Thu may be in north Thailand.
In a telephone interview, Saw Chit Thu had denied any involvement in criminal activity in Shwe Kokko, according to Democratic Voice of Burma ( DVB ) News.
These immigrants were brought into Myanmar by neither I nor the BGF. They were created at their own volition. Thailand knows precisely how they got around”, he said.
” The BGF is willing to hand over any foreign citizens if requested”, he added.
Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, head of the People’s Party, in response to the appointment, said Thai officials have a responsibility to strictly enforce the law, regardless of what the BGF says.