Kenya talks with Thailand about reopening their border for 64 Kenyan citizens rescued from a Myanmar scam. These Kenyans stand among more than 7,000 foreigners from over 30 countries awaiting passage into Thailand. The Democratic Karen Buddhist Army and Border Guard Force saved these people from scam operations. Everyone waits at the Thai-Myanmar border, hoping to return to their home countries soon.
Thailand closed this border crossing after February 12, 2025. On that day, the Thai Army accepted 260 foreigners, including 23 Kenyans from the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army. The Kenyan Ambassador stays connected daily with stranded citizens about efforts to bring them home. The Kenyan government also searches for other ways to transport these citizens back safely.
The rescued people face tough conditions at Karen State makeshift military camps. They lack medical care, clean water, electricity, and proper bathrooms. The State Department for Diaspora Affairs leads Kenya's response team. They work together with the Kenyan Embassy in Bangkok and HAART Kenya to arrange travel for citizens returning home.
Kenya remains dedicated to helping its people escape dangerous situations worldwide. Previous rescue missions brought Kenyans home from Libya, South Sudan, Lebanon, Myanmar, and Israel. The government urges citizens to check job offers through official channels before accepting. People should only use employment agencies registered with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.
The government maintains a list of approved agencies at www.neaims.go.ke for public reference. Criminals tricked these 7,000 victims with promises of legitimate employment overseas. Instead, they forced victims to participate in online scam operations against their will. Kenya continues working to prevent citizens from falling prey to similar schemes.
Thailand closed this border crossing after February 12, 2025. On that day, the Thai Army accepted 260 foreigners, including 23 Kenyans from the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army. The Kenyan Ambassador stays connected daily with stranded citizens about efforts to bring them home. The Kenyan government also searches for other ways to transport these citizens back safely.
The rescued people face tough conditions at Karen State makeshift military camps. They lack medical care, clean water, electricity, and proper bathrooms. The State Department for Diaspora Affairs leads Kenya's response team. They work together with the Kenyan Embassy in Bangkok and HAART Kenya to arrange travel for citizens returning home.
Kenya remains dedicated to helping its people escape dangerous situations worldwide. Previous rescue missions brought Kenyans home from Libya, South Sudan, Lebanon, Myanmar, and Israel. The government urges citizens to check job offers through official channels before accepting. People should only use employment agencies registered with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.
The government maintains a list of approved agencies at www.neaims.go.ke for public reference. Criminals tricked these 7,000 victims with promises of legitimate employment overseas. Instead, they forced victims to participate in online scam operations against their will. Kenya continues working to prevent citizens from falling prey to similar schemes.
