Karen refugees return to MyanmarKaren refugees board a van to voluntarily return to Myanmar, in Umphang district of Tak, on Monday morning. (Photo by Assawin Pinitwong)TAK: A total of 151 Karen refugees from 39 families were returned voluntarily to Myanmar from their camp in Umphang district of Tak on Monday morning. They carried 35 Karen men, 36 Karen women, and 80 Karen children. Voluntary returns began in 2016 for refugees from Myanmar, mostly Karen. Thailand has been giving shelter to refugees from Myanmar for 35 years.

Source: Bangkok Post July 01, 2019 04:03 UTC