Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television, September 13: Police recently intercepted 28 Cambodian workers who were attempting to cross illegally into Thailand.
The workers included residents of Banteay Meanchey and Battambang provinces. They had planned to use remote paths to enter Thailand in search of jobs, but police intervention stopped the attempt.
The report says more than 800,000 Cambodians working in Thailand have returned home since border tensions began, but only a minority of returnees have found stable work, prompting some to consider leaving again under financial pressure. Police said the interception prevented potential safety risks and protected the workers from a dangerous illegal journey, while urging people to obey the law and seek lawful employment.
Compiled by the station.
