Tachilek 18 January
A Myanmar migrant worker who was laboring in Thailand illegally was sent back home today.
The hand-over of the worker took place this evening at No. 2 Friendship Bridge in Tachilek, Shan State in which Thai officials handed over the worker to Myanmar authorities.
Myanmar migrant workers were sent back to the country when they were found to be working in Thailand illegally and thence transported to their natives.
The hand-over was facilitated by the Township General Administration Department, the Labour, Immigration and Population Department, Anti-Human Trafficking Police Force and CNCMC.
From 1 to 18 January, the number of persons who were handed over from Thailand to Myanmar is 123—77 men, 43 women and three children.—Sai Aung Zaw Lin (IPRD)
