Thirteen originally attempted illegal border crossing but only six got through barbed wireAuthorities lead six Vietnamese onto a police vehicle after they were caught illegally crossing the border from Cambodia in tambon Laem Klat of Muang district in Trat, on Tuesday. (Photo: supplied/Jakkrit Waewkraihong)TRAT – Six Vietnamese people have been taken into custody after crossing illegally through barbed wire into Thailand, reportedly to escape a scam gang that forced them to work and physically abused them in Cambodia. Only six managed to make it through the barbed wire, with the remaining seven still unaccounted for, he said. The illegal entrants were transferred to police at the Banthaluen station for further investigation. Police have initially charged them with illegal entry, Pol Col Montri said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 18, 2026 17:20 UTC