SONGKHLA: Thai authorities seized seven Malaysian-owned express buses for entering the country illegally, following a large-scale operation in Songkhla province, southern Thailand yesterday.
The authorities also picked up 30 Malaysians who did not have valid travel documents and work permits.
Thai tourist police acting deputy chief Maj Gen Surachet Hakpan said the buses were seized as part of the anti-crime operation in the province, a popular destination for Malaysians and Singaporeans.
He said inspections were also carried out at entertainment centres, hotels, foreign exchange premises, bus terminals and tourism companies.
Surachet added that 22 locals were arrested, and various firearms, drugs and cough syrup were confiscated.