A total of 100 Myanmar migrant workers who were detained in Thailand for various reasons while working in southern Thailand were brought back to Kawthoung under the arrangement of the authorities of the two countries, state media reported.

Local authorities in Kawthoung welcomed 82 men and 18 women who returned by boat through Ranong, Thailand.

Local authorities including police, immigration and labour officers provided necessary assistance to them and staff of the health department gave them medical care.