Mae Sai: Screening of 151 Thais after Myanmar authorities released them and they returned to Thailand last night. If they are not involved in human trafficking or call center gangs, they will be released back to their home provinces.
According to Thai News Agency, 151 Thais who were arrested by Myanmar in Tachileik Province since the beginning of 2024 on charges of illegal entry and involvement in gambling dens and sentenced to one year in prison returned to Thailand through the permanent checkpoint of the 2nd Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province last night after receiving a pardon on the occasion of Myanmar’s National Day. After checking their status, screening for diseases, and evaluating their mental state, they will be questioned to see if they are involved in human trafficking or the call center gang. If not involved, they will be allowed to return to their home provinces.
As for the four Thai fishing crew members who have been detained since the end of November last year, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, said that they are in the process of being released. However, relatives of the four Thai crew members visited Koh Song and found that everyone was in good health and spirits. They confirmed that they will be released soon.