Thai citizens are currently trapped in Lao Kai city in Myanmar and are urging the government to expedite their evacuation from the area. Concerns have arisen as reports indicate that there may be a significant clash between Myanmar troops and ethnic minorities on Saturday. Relatives of the trapped Thai citizens have submitted a letter to the Chinese Embassy in Thailand, requesting assistance in evacuating their loved ones from the danger zone.
In a Facebook live session, Mr. Ekarat Sukonthamat revealed that his group is currently taking shelter in a field hospital in a school in Lao Kai District. Despite being rescued from the call center movement, they are still unable to return to Thailand as they had hoped. One woman from Thailand expressed the urgent need for government intervention, stating, “We want to return or evacuate from here before tomorrow. I urge the government to appeal to the Chinese government for help.”
The dire situation in Lao Kai was further described by another trapped individual, saying, “In the midst of continuous explosions and gunshots, conditions are extremely difficult. Some are experiencing high levels of stress and pressure, to the point of being unable to sleep. Basic necessities such as water and electricity have been cut off, and food supplies are insufficient and spoiled.”
According to a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there are approximately 300 Thai citizens trapped in Lao Kai, with some under the care of Myanmar troops and others being withheld by their employers. Despite efforts to rescue them, their situation remains precarious.
Concerned relatives and families of the trapped individuals have sought assistance from the Chinese Embassy in Thailand and have plans to escalate their plea for help at Government House. Meanwhile, the Thai government has assured its ongoing efforts to assist the trapped citizens, acknowledging the complexities of the situation and emphasizing the need to address the root causes of the crisis.
The Thai citizens in Lao Kai have been categorized into different groups based on their current status, with some having been rescued and awaiting repatriation while others remain in a state of uncertainty. The Thai government has also issued warnings to its citizens to be cautious of potential human trafficking schemes in neighboring countries.
Efforts are underway to negotiate the safe return of the Thai citizens from Myanmar, with collaboration between Thai and Myanmar authorities to facilitate their safe passage back home. The past instances of human trafficking involving Thai citizens in neighboring countries serve as a reminder of the need for heightened vigilance and proactive measures to prevent such situations from recurring.
Thai people are still stuck in the city of Lao Kai Myanmar Calling on the government to help speed up their evacuation from the area. This is because there are reports that Myanmar troops and ethnic minorities will have a major clash on Saturday. Meanwhile, relatives of Thai people in Lao Kai filed a letter at the Chinese Embassy in Thailand. Let the Chinese government reach out and help evacuate the Thai people from danger.
There are many Thai people in Lao Kai town. It was revealed through Facebook live Mr Ekarat Sukonthamat on Thursday night that his group was living in a field hospital in a school in Lao Kai District. Even after being rescued from the call center movement But still unable to return to Thailand as desired.
“All of us Thai people have received news that there will be a big war on the 18th (November 2023). We want to return before the 18th or evacuate from here before tomorrow. I want the government to help appeal to the Chinese government as well,” said a woman from Thailand. (first and last name not disclosed)
“In the middle of the explosion And the sound of guns day and night It’s very bad and some people are in a state of stress and pressure to the point where they can’t sleep. There are people who are thinking of killing themselves, water and electricity have been cut off. At the moment, we ourselves have to buy drinking water and drinking water. The rice sent is not enough for the number of people, the rice is spoiled and cannot be eaten,” said another person from Thailand who is stuck in Lao Kai.
“We have to help each other. Hygiene is not good at all. My health is not good. I want to go home Regardless of which agency or official it is, they will say that it is almost there Two more days But the hope is that it is equal to zero There are only days and days. In another 4 days it will be a full month we’ve been here.”
Today, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Pha Mueang Army said that 300 Thai people are stuck in the town of Lao Kai, of which 254 are in the care of Myanmar troops, while there are 40 to 50 other people whose employers refused to release them. While there is another group of 41 Thai people who have already been rescued. But he is going through a background check process in Keng Tung province in Myanmar. Next to the Mae Sai District of Chiang Rai Province
Relatives are asking for help from the Chinese Embassy
Meanwhile, this Friday a group of relatives and families of Thai people who were stuck in Lao Kai City, a total of 8 people, traveled to the Chinese Embassy in Thailand. Ratchadaphisek Road Area Submit a letter calling on the Chinese government to reach out to help Thai people still stuck in Myanmar.
“My granddaughter is stuck there. He has been gone since June this year. After arriving the first month He told us that he had been taken to a lounge. In prison and in need of help He contacted his sister. Then my sister went to inform various grounds, but the matter was kept quiet. There were relatives of the people who were stuck there who went to inform the Thai consulate in Myanmar to come and help them. When he discovered the gang, there were people being beaten and attacked because they believed that the call center gang was very big,” Ms Kanisorn Payom said: Hom is the uncle of one of the Thai people who n stuck in Lao Kai. to BenarNews
“The granddaughter was released around the beginning of November. It is now under the care of Burma. But the Burmane held the matter up and have not yet returned. Burma does not approve. We think the Chinese government should be able to help. Because they are allies Those who are stuck believe that if China asks, it should be easy. So we came to a request to pass through China. Now we are worried that In the next two days he will attack and wage a heavy war. We have seen news about him dropping bombs and people dying. We care about it,” Ms Kanisorn said.
The Chinese Embassy in Thailand No representative was sent to receive the letter, but the Pol did. Lt. Col. Ekkarat Malawanno, deputy superintendent of Huai Khwang Police Station, the letter instead. And after that a group of relatives will travel to submit a request for help at Government House.
On the same day, Mrs Kanchana Phaththarachoke, Director General of the Department of Information and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. issued a press release stating that the call center gang The Thai government is doing its best to help Thai people stuck in Myanmar.
“I emphasize that we are trying. But it is not an easy situation. Trust that you are doing your best. Legal process regarding Lake Kai There was a discussion. Try to find the main character. Instead of dealing with people who go to work without knowing. Or are they necessarily employed in life,” said Mrs Kanchana.
Mrs Kanchana said that the Thai people who are stuck in Lao Kai City are divided into three groups: a group that has been rescued, there are currently 165 people in a shelter which is a hospital, and a group that has to release. and are staying in a safe place waiting to be sent to join the larger group of 89 people, these first two groups I have checked my nationality and completed my documents and am ready to travel back. while the last group is the group that still maintains the movement. It is estimated that there are around 40-50 people.
Previously, in June and October 2023, the Thai Embassy in Myanmar issued a warning to Thai people to be careful not to be tricked into working in Myanmar. Through online job announcements Going through the border in Mae Sot District, Tak Province and Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, indicating that there will be a temptation to earn 3-4 hundred thousand baht per month. If believed, they will be sold to work in the autonomous region. Forced prostitution forced to take drugs Passport confiscated and in debt
On Wednesday, the Thai government said 41 Thai people would be rescued by the Wa group of the call center organization. and will be sent back to the country through the border checkpoint in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province on Thursday, However, all 41 people have not yet been returned.
Colonel Thula So Win So, Tachileik Strategic Command Area Commander (left) and P..Oh. Natee Thimsen, Commander of the Chao Tak Special Forces Unit of the Pha Muang Army Talk about the status of the Thai people 41 people in the customs reception room In Tha Chi Lek District Chiang Tung Province, 17 November 2023 (Pha Mueang Army)
Regarding the 41 Thai people who are waiting to cross the border at the Tachileik-Mae Sai checkpoint, on Friday, Colonel Natee Thimsen, Commander of the Chao Tak Army Special Forces Unit. Pha Muang Army As the Thai-Myanmar Local Border Committee (to be confirmed), the Thai side met with Colonel Tula So Win Soe, Commander of the Tachileik Strategic Command. Ask to be informed about the situation of bringing Thai back to the country. The Myanmar side is currently conducting various interrogation processes, with Colonel Tula So Win Soe saying he is awaiting approval for his release from the Northern Command. He is expected to be released in a day or two.
Previously, in February 2023, Police General Surachet Hakphan, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (Deputy Police Commander), held a press conference to arrest a human trafficking ring that tricked three Thai women into prostitution in the town of Lao Kai. Myanmar And in November 2021, the Royal Thai Police (Royal Thai Police) has coordinated with the Royal Cambodian Police. Help Thai workers who are victims of illegal call center operations in Cambodia Hundreds of workers have been helped to return to their country.
Wilawan Watcharasakwet in Bangkok contributed the report.
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