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 the situation of Myanmar refugees and migrant workers in Thailand. The meeting, which took place on March 5, focused on improving the rights and socioeconomic conditions of Myanmar nationals who have sought refuge in Thailand for various reasons. The discussion was particularly significant as it addressed the pressing challenges faced by displaced Myanmar citizens.
During the meeting, participants evaluated the outcomes of the Korea-Thailand-Myanmar Global Forum on promoting rights and economic opportunities for Myanmar refugees, which was held in Mae Sot 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 such as documentation difficulties, residency problems, and the concerning practice of Thai authorities handing over detained Myanmar nationals to the military council, who subsequently forces them into military service.
The discussion also covered the educational opportunities for young Myanmar nationals in Thailand and the necessary support for their future. Participants emphasized the importance of strengthening international support from South Korea, Thailand, and the global community to assist Myanmar people in need. The meeting was attended by members of the CRPH, the Labor Affairs Committee, NUG officials, the NUG’s representative to South Korea and their office staff, border-based migrant assistance organizations, and representatives from South Korean civil society organizations. The participants collectively worked towards finding solutions to improve the conditions of Myanmar refugees and migrant workers while ensuring their safety and protection from the military council’s forced recruitment practices.
