Eight Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Entry into Thailand from Laos
Eight Chinese nationals, along with two individuals suspected of facilitating their entry, have been arrested in Nong Khai, Thailand, for allegedly crossing the Mekong River from Laos illegally. The Chinese nationals reportedly sought higher wages in Thailand.
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