59 Myanmar students sent back home

Removal comes after enrolment row

Nearly 60 students at Thairath Wittaya 6 School in Ang Thong have been sent home to Myanmar following complaints they were enrolled illegally.

The 59 students were escorted back to Myanmar by their parents via Chiang Rai, according to deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn.

The Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec), meanwhile, promised to find a solution for the remaining 67 students at the school in Pa Mok district so they can continue their studies if they choose to.

A solution was being considered at a discussion involving related agencies yesterday, led by Pol Gen Surachate.

Taking part in the discussion in Chiang Rai were representatives of the Chiang Rai immigration office, the Social Development and Human Security Ministry, the Education Ministry, child welfare…