Worasit Expands Pink Card Probe, Bounties Hit 100k
Deputy Interior Minister says the Dindaeng migrant pink card identity fraud case is just the start, with nationwide probes and high bounties.
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- Worasit reveals over 100 cases in Dindaeng are just the starting point
- Authorities plan to expand the pink card fraud investigation nationwide
- The crackdown targets 3 main groups: officials, brokers, and house owners
- Broker fees for identity fraud have surged from tens of thousands to 100,000 baht
On August 20, 2026, at the Parliament House, Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasert gave an interview regarding the migrant worker pink card identity fraud scheme in the Dindaeng district, where bribes were paid to officials. He stated that the actual number of violations is much higher than detected, noting that the over 100 cases found in Dindaeng represent merely the beginning, and authorities will expand investigations to other areas nationwide.
When asked about the total number of such cases across the country, Worasit admitted he could not estimate the exact figure due to the vast volume, and data compilation is still ongoing. However, the ministry has targeted suspects and is confident they will be brought to justice, following 7 arrest warrants issued so far targeting three key groups:
- Group 1: State officials
- Group 2: Brokers, who act as the main masterminds
- Group 3: House owners providing accommodation
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Worasit added that migrant workers involved in these schemes often lack deep awareness, as brokers instruct and charge them to carry out the procedures, making the process complex and requiring thorough investigation.
Regarding broker fees, the Deputy Minister revealed that costs range from tens of thousands to over 100,000 baht depending on the case type. The investigation also extends to the Ministry of Labor, the agency responsible for registering migrant workers, as the individuals falsely registered are often relatives of working migrants, requiring integrated data cooperation.
"Lately, you will notice that whenever we conduct crackdowns, we find all sorts of things because we work together. The case from a couple of days ago involved local administration, PACC, AMLO, and the DSI working together across 4-5 agencies to make inspections easier to access and more comprehensive."
Worasit Liangprasert
The crackdown on pink card identity fraud highlights structural vulnerabilities in Thailand's migrant worker management system, which often involves local syndicates and corrupt officials. Multi-agency collaboration between the Ministry of Interior, PACC, AMLO, and DSI represents a critical step in dismantling corruption networks ranging from document-issuing officials to recruitment brokers.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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