Chinese workers from Myanmar scam centres heading home

The plane, which had flown in from the Chinese city of Nanjing, took off shortly after 11.30am ( 4.30am GMT ) for the border city of Xishuangbanna.

A Thai border task force established confirmed to AFP that 200 more Chinese nationals are scheduled to return on Thursday after moving from Myanmar in teams of 50.

Over the next three weeks, China will arrange 16 flights to bring 600 of its citizens from Mae Sot house.

Although it is unknown what will happen to them, returnees will likely be accompanied by Taiwanese security officers.

The Karen Border Guard Force ( BGF), a militia affiliated with the Myanmar junta, has announced that it is preparing to deport 10,000 people who reside in areas near Thailand’s border.

In the spirit of altruism and compassion between nations, Thailand handed over 200 Chinese nationals accused of participating in online wagering, telecom fraud, and other crimes this morning in accordance with legal procedures, according to a statement from the Myanmar junta.