Thailand Deports 270 Indians

BANGKOK- At least 270 Indian nationals, including 26 women, were deported from Thailand’s Mae Sot city to India by two special Indian Air Force flights, the Indian Embassy in Bangkok stated on November 6.

According to the Indian Embassy, these Indian nationals recently crossed into Thailand from the Myawaddy region of Myanmar, where they were working in cyber scam centers. They were subsequently detained by Thai authorities for violating immigration laws after entering Thailand illegally.

The Indian Embassies in Thailand and Myanmar are currently working with the respective host governments to secure the repatriation of those Indians who were allegedly involved in scamming activities and remain in Myanmar.

“Indian nationals are strongly advised to verify the credentials of foreign employers and check the antecedents of recruiting agents and companies before taking up a job offer overseas. Further, visa-free entry into Thailand for Indian passport holders is meant for tourism and short business purposes only, and should not be misused for taking up employment in Thailand,” the Embassy of India in Bangkok posted on X. (IANS)