More than 60 self-exiled members of a Chinese Christian church who were arrested in Pattaya a week ago for overstaying their visas are expected to be sent to a third country next week, says a senior police official.
The 63 members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church — 31 adults and 32 children — have claimed refugee status, saying they would face persecution if they were sent back to China. Rights organisations have urged Thai authorities not to deport them to their home country.
