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HISTORICAL FACTS: Escaping myanmar scam gangs a challenge | History Defined

Many Thais cross over into the border town of Tachileik, lured by promises of high-paying work. (Photo: Solynn via Wikimedia Commons)

CHAING RAI: More than 140 Thais have sought help after being duped by online scam gangs to work in Myanmar’s Shan state since last year, and about 60 have been rescued so far, according to the Consular Affairs Department

Ruj Thammongkol, the department’s director-general, provided the update at a meeting on Wednesday with representatives of other groups seeking solutions to speed up the repatriation of victims.

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