Mr Varanon admitted he did not see the transfer coming, saying he did not know the reason for shifting him. Mr Varanon, according to the source, comes across as a straightforward person with no dubious working record. So far, only about 50% of 1.9 million migrant workers from Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia have had their nationalities verified. However, Mr Varanon thought a study was needed first to determine cost effectiveness, the source said. Mr Varanon may also have upset the prime minister for supporting stiff fines against employers hiring illegal migrant workers, ranging from 400,000 to 800,000 baht, the source said.

Source: Bangkok Post November 02, 2017 22:07 UTC