Ayutthaya:A dramatic incident unfolded on Asian Highway 2023 when Ayutthaya Highway Police and Immigration officers pursued a vehicle transporting illegal migrant workers for over five kilometers. The chase ended when the vehicle collided with a six-wheeled truck and veered off the road. The driver attempted to flee into the forest but was apprehended immediately.
According to Thai News Agency, dashcam footage captured the chase and capture of the group smuggling Myanmar workers. The suspicious vehicle was spotted on the highway in Tha To Subdistrict, Maha Rat District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The driver attempted to evade capture by swerving and weaving through traffic at high speed. The chase resulted in a collision, damaging four vehicles and injuring two people.
The pickup truck was found to be transporting four men and six women. The driver appeared disoriented and refused to answer questions, prompting officials to provide medical assistance and transport him to the hospital.
In addition, authorities discovered a sedan driven by a Myanmar national who admitted to acting as a lookout for the pickup truck. He was compensated with 6,000 baht for fuel and 4,000 baht as wages. The laborers originated from Mae Sot, Tak Province, with Bangkok as their intended destination.
Authorities are currently verifying the identification and immigration status of the Myanmar workers and investigating those associated with the two vehicles. The aim is to expand the investigation to identify employers and networks involved in the smuggling of illegal foreign workers.