Thailand to let Myanmar refugees work to counter aid cuts and labour shortages
Thailand allows over 87,000 Myanmar refugees in border camps to work, enabling self-reliance, economic contribution, and addressing aid cuts and labour shortages.
Why is Thailand allowing Myanmar refugees working rights? DW 09/09/2025
Thailand granted work and stay rights to 80,000 long-term Myanmar refugees in border camps, responding to US food-aid cuts and urgent humanitarian needs.