Representatives from the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) and the National Unity Government (NUG) held an online meeting with South Korean parliamentarian Kang Yi-li to discuss improving conditions and rights for Myanmar refugees and migrant workers in Thailand. The meeting, which took place on March 5, focused on addressing various challenges faced by Myanmar nationals who have sought refuge in Thailand for different reasons. The discussion centered on developing collaborative approaches to support these displaced communities and enhance their living conditions.
During the meeting, participants reviewed the outcomes of the Korea-Thailand-Myanmar Global Forum on ‘Promoting Rights and Economic Opportunities for Myanmar Refugees in Mae Sot,’ which was held on January 30. U Ukka Min, Chairman of the CRPH Labor Affairs Committee, and U Kyaw Ni, Deputy Minister of Labor for the National Unity Government, presented detailed information about the challenges faced by Myanmar refugees and migrant workers in Thailand. They specifically addressed issues concerning legal documentation, living conditions, and the concerning practice of Thai authorities handing over detained Myanmar nationals to the military council, who subsequently forces them into military service.
The meeting also addressed the educational needs of young Myanmar refugees in Thailand, discussing the various obstacles they face in continuing their studies. Participants emphasized the importance of increased support from the international community, particularly from South Korea and Thailand, to assist Myanmar people in need. The discussion included representatives from various organizations, including members of the CRPH, the Labor Affairs Committee, NUG officials, the NUG’s representative office to South Korea, border-based migrant assistance organizations, and South Korean civil society groups. All parties agreed on the necessity of strengthening international cooperation to provide more effective support for Myanmar refugees and migrant workers in Thailand.
