Normally the township is closed to outsiders, except those who receive permission from Myanmar authorities, hence it is believed the Thais entered the area illegally.
Laukkaing is also believed to be the hub for many call-centre gangs.
The ministry said the Myanmar government has accepted Thailand’s plea and decided not to prosecute the 266 for legal entry.
Meanwhile, the Thai embassy in Yangon won cooperation from the Myanmar government and the Emmanuel Foundation to take care of the group while they were waiting to be moved to China.
Separately, the Thai missions in Beijing and Kunming have been working with Chinese authorities to repatriate the Thais.
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