The departure of 18 North Korean refugees bound for Seoul, having been found hiding in Bangkok, has been delayed due to security concerns.
The 18 were among 175 North Koreans held by Thai authorities earlier this week while hiding in an abandoned house in Bangkok. Police believe they entered the country from the northern border with Myanmar two months ago.
A Thai court convicted most of the adult North Koreans of illegal entry and fined them 6,000 baht (160 dollars). None were able to pay, and were sentenced to 30 days in prison.
[AFP]
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