A total of 18 people, who were trafficked to Thailand, returned home in Jessore and nearby districts over the past three days, said Binoy Krishna Mallick, executive director, Rights Jessore, a human rights organisation. Mintu Mia, uncle of returnee Parvez Hossain, said his nephew had to languish in a jungle in Thailand after being trafficked there about nine months ago. He returned home on Monday at the initiatives of the government.