Thai authorities report 1,299 people crossing from Myanmar’s KK compound

The count as of 6 p.m. on 26 October covered people from 28 countries; screening and assistance were continuing.

Original publication: 2025-10-27T05:57:11Z

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As of 6 p.m. on 26 October, the frontline command centre in Thailand’s Tak province reported that the number of foreign nationals who had escaped from the KK compound in Myawaddy, Myanmar, had risen to 1,299: 1,129 men and 170 women. They came from 28 countries, with the largest numbers from India, China, Vietnam, Ethiopia and Kenya. Screening had been completed for 1,098 people, some of whom had been identified as trafficking victims. Others would be dealt with under the law or repatriated. Thai authorities said identification and accommodation work was continuing. Compiled report by this station

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