Phuket Launches Sweeping Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Workers, 39 Detained on Day One
Phuket Province, Thailand, has launched a large-scale crackdown on illegal foreign workers. On the first day alone, 39 individuals were apprehended, and further crackdowns are expected, particularly targeting construction sites. This initiative also aims to combat "zero-cent tours" that have become breeding grounds for illegal employment.
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