House, Government spokesperson reveals progress in helping Thai people in Myanmar. The government discussed the importance of helping Thai people return home safely.
Veterinarian Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office Revealing the progress in helping Thai people from Laukkaing city of Myanmar, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Continue to monitor the unrest situation in Laukkaing city of Myanmar. and urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and security agencies to closely coordinate with the Myanmar authorities.
Today, Police General Surachet Hakphan, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Police, traveled to Myanmar. along with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Human Trafficking Suppression Division To discuss with the Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon about preparations for bringing Thai people from Lao Kai town back to the country, confirming that 162 Thai people are still safe and are already in the area of the Myanmar army in Lao Kai town. and the Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon is coordinating with Royal Thai Consulate-General in Kunming, Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing, Government of Myanmar and the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar Help some Thai people who are still remaining out of the whole area. And a process has been put in place to send everyone home safely. However, due to the situation of fighting Therefore, it is necessary to proceed with caution.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been coordinating with the Myanmar authorities in helping Thai people in the area since before the fighting in Laok Kai town. And after the battle took place, there was a rush to work to help Thai people continuously. To guarantee the safety of all Thai people. Including important objectives is to bring Thai people out to safe areas as quickly as possible As for the next step in returning to the country, there will be expedited planning of guidelines and processes for repatriation to Thailand with both the Myanmar and Chinese authorities. which requires integration of all Including not being able to reveal the entire plan. Because there is also the matter of security and safety of the officials involved.
“The Prime Minister orders all relevant agencies to closely implement measures to help Thai people. The Human Trafficking Suppression Division will separate and confirm individuals. Including prosecuting those who trick Thai people into working illegally in Myanmar. It is believed that it will not take long to be able to move all Thai people out of the area. Therefore, we ask our Thai brothers and sisters to trust the government. And I am confident that the government will take full care of Thai people. Currently, 162 Thai people are being looked after by the government at the Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon,” said Veterinarian Chai.
Source: Thai News Agency