Thailand detains 70 migrants from Rohingyas

Thailand arrested 70 immigrants, including 30 children, who were suspected of being Rohingya in the country illegally from Myanmar, a Thai official said. "From initial questioning them, they said they were from Myanmar heading to Malaysia or Indonesia," said Somkane Phothisri, commander of Phang Nga provincial police. The group was seen on a beach on an island in southern Thailand. "We cannot determine if they are Rohingya or Myanmar who have illegally entered the country yet," Phang Nga Governor Supoj Rodrung na Nongkhai said. — Reuters