Myanmar National Arrested at Mae Sai Checkpoint with Over 3 Million Baht
Thai authorities at the Mae Sai checkpoint have seized over 3 million Thai baht from a Myanmar national. The incident is seen as part of intensified efforts to control cross-border cash movements.
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