Yala, May 3 - Three Betong tour van drivers reported that a group of people were extorting money from them at the border checkpoint. Revealed that there are still many victims. But I didn't dare to report it. Afraid of being unsafe A tour van driver in Betong District, Yala Province, recorded a clip of the incident while driving a van bringing Malaysian tourists. Passing through the Betong border checkpoint to come and travel in the area which will see the behavior of the criminal in a threatening manner Knock on the glass to open it. Collect toll fees By last night A group of tour van drivers, who were three victims, brought evidence to report legal action against the said group at the Betong Provincial Police Station, Betong District, Yala Province, with Mr. Amorn Chumchuay, Betong District Chief, Pol. Col. Jirawat. N Duding, Superintendent of Betong Police Station, and Mr. Sakul Lenglakkul, Mayor of Betong City. Came to acknowledge the problem as well. Tour van drivers said they had encountered this gr oup many times. Most recently on 1 May and 22 April, myself and my van driver friends brought Malaysian tourists to travel in the Betong District area. When driving through the Betong border checkpoint This group of criminals, who were at least two men, called for the car to be stopped. and approached in a threatening manner. Charged a toll of 300 baht or someone was called. It was 20 ringgit, claiming it was a toll. Concession fee to be paid This causes fear among van drivers who use this route. and agree to pay because of fear that it would not be safe By this morning Officials called the driver of the tour van to give additional testimony. By using pictures of groups of people who is expected to be the culprit Come and have the victim identify himself. To collect evidence and issue arrest warrants for those involved. Due to the current investigation It was found that there were many offenders. Pol. Col. Jirawat Duding, superintendent of Betong Police Station, revealed that from the preliminary investigat ion, the perpetrator has been identified. It is believed to be a group of hired drivers who were at the border checkpoint. between Thailand and Malaysia which from behavior that is considered extortion Will expedite the pursuit and prosecution. Because of such behavior creating fear among citizens and tourists and greatly damaged the image of Betong District as a tourist town. As of this morning, officials from the Border Patrol Police, military, and government officials Has increased the strictness of inspections at the Betong border checkpoint. To prevent the actions of such groups of people which today in the area There will be many tourists coming in. Because it is also the time of organizing the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB 2024 trail running activity. Source: Thai News Agency