BANGKOK -- A photo of a beaming Phumtham Wechayachai, Thailand's defense minister, embracing a Uyghur family circulated this week as he led a high-level delegation to China, where the Thai government last month deported 40 men despite international condemnation.
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Thailand claims deported Uyghurs are well after Xinjiang visit
Risk of U.S. sanctions remains after forced return of 40 to China
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, center, meets Uyghur families in Xinjiang on March 19. Thailand in February deported 40 Uyghur to China. (Photo by Government House of Thailand)
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