Many Cambodian migrant workers continue to cross the border to seek work in Thailand, despite the dangers and risks of the illegal crossing. Some migrant workers cross over with their entire families, including spouses and children, believing the brokers’ promises to find them work in the neighbouring country in exchange for a fee of 700 to 1,000 Thai baht ($20-$30).
As of the first week of June, almost 60 migrant workers were caught attempting to cross the border illegally to seek work in Thailand via Banteay Meanchey province.