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Yettaw's actions in Myanmar 'regrettable'
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NEW: American John Yettaw arrives in Thailand, later to head to U.S.

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(CNN) -- An American sentenced to seven years hard labor in Myanmar after he sneaked into the home of detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, arrived in Thailand on Sunday with the U.S. senator who secured his release.


American John Yettaw smiles as he arrives at a military airport in Bangkok.

John William Yettaw was taken to hospital in Bangkok shortly after arriving aboard a military aircraft with Sen. Jim Webb.

"I believe what he did was regrettable. I believe it was hurtful to the person that he thought he was trying to help," Webb told reporters in Thailand.
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Yettaws actions in Myanmar regrettable