Bernama reported that Thailand’s ad interim chargé d’affaires to Malaysia, Bong Yik Jui, said Wisma Putra and foreign minister Mohamad Hasan had given high priority to the matter.

He said the embassy in Bangkok was collaborating with the Malaysian embassy in Yangon and Thai authorities to ensure a smooth transition for the victims.

“The embassy is working closely with the Thai authorities to finalise the necessary documentation, particularly for those without passports or who have overstayed their visas.

“Once all preparations are complete on both sides, the deportation will proceed this week,” he said.

It was reported last Wednesday that Myanmar authorities had rescued over 260 job scam victims from border towns KK Park and Shwe Kokko, 15 of whom were Malaysians.

They were handed over to the Thai authorities for repatriation.

Bong said all 15 Malaysians, including three women aged between 19 and 44, were in good health.

He said the embassy had been in contact with the victims’ families while the Thai authorities had ensured that the victims were well cared for.

However, Bong said the Malaysian embassy had asked the Thai authorities to allow the victims to stay temporarily at the Fort Vachiraprakan military camp.