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Malaysia releases Thais to honour King

Malaysia on Sunday released and immediately repatriated 121 Thai nationals who had been detained for illegal entry to honour His Majesty the King's 60 years on the throne.

The 121 Thais arrived at the Sadao immigration checkpoint in the southern Songkhla province Sunday where they were greeted by relatives, said the state-run Thai News Agency.

They were released in order to join celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of His Majestty's accession to the throne, which will be held from June 8 to 13.

The goodwill gesture comes at a time when Malaysian authorities are imposing severe penalties on illegal immigrants from Thailand, including whipping, fines up to the equivalent of 200,000 baht ($5,000 dollars) and five-year prison sentences.

While Thailand itself attracts more than a million migrants workers, legal and illegal, from its other neighbours, thousands of Thais cross into Malaysia illegally is search of work. (dpa)

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Malaysia releases 123 Thai workers as a tribute to HM the King

The Government of Malaysia today (June 4) released 123 Thai workers who had illegally entered its country, as a tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the 60th anniversary of his accession to the throne.

Immigration Bureau Commissioner Police Lieutenant-General Suwat Thamrongsrisakul (สุวัฒน์ ธำรงศรีสกุล) said the 123 Thais had been kept in custody in Penang and Alorstar. 83 of them are from southern Thailand, 9 from the North, 19 from the Northeast and 12 from the central region. They are the first group of illegal Thai immigrants released in conjunction with the royal celebration. The handing-over ceremony of the workers was held this morning at a checkpoint in Sadao District, Songkhla Province.

Pol. Lt-Gen. Suwat said the Immigration Bureau is also coordinating with authorities in Myanmar and Laos to secure the release and return of arrested Thai fishermen and workers.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 04 June 2006

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