Refugees return from Thai border
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Colonel Aung Lwin, Kayin State security and border affairs minister, welcomed returning refugees in Myawaddy Township, Kayin State.
There were reportedly 39 refugees from Kayin State, six from Tanintharyi Region, one from Mon State, four from Bago Region and 17 from Yangon Region.
A 16-year-old boy will be sent to Maekadi village, Kyain Seikgyi Township, Kayin State, to meet his family. One women, 72, cannot walk and has poor eyesight. Her son was due to welcome her at Myawaddy Township.
Kayin State government provided expenses, travel allowances and Ks300,000 in cash to the each refugee.
The authorities said they would create job opportunities for them.
