A human trafficking ring in the northern Shan State of Myanmar has ensnared 219 Thai nationals, but thanks to the efforts of the Foreign Ministry, 153 have been rescued. Kanchana Patarachoke, the ministry’s spokeswoman, shared that these individuals had been deceived with promises of work in Laukkaing, only to be assaulted by their employers.

 

The Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon has been coordinating closely with relevant sectors to aid the trapped Thai labourers. Earlier this month, they were tricked by a human trafficking ring into travelling to Laukkaing, explained Kanchana.

 

Of those who are now safe, 120 are under Myanmar’s protection, 22 are at a hotel awaiting officials, and another 11 are at the local police station, confirmed the spokeswoman.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-28

 

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5 hours ago, webfact said:

deceived with promises of work in Laukkaing,

 

Laukkaing is a town in the North East of Burma near the Chinese border. It is situated in the Kokang Self-Administered Zone.

It has been the target of the Burmese Military terrorist organisation, the Tatmadaw, on several occasions.